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Castle Hills

Texas · 3,948 residents (2025 est.) · 2.469 sq mi
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Castle Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,391. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $419,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,943
−6%since 2000
from 4,202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,597 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,702 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
−18%since 2000
from 50.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,948 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Castle Hills
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,391
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,146
+39%since 2000
from $38,909 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
−4%since 2010
from 0.525 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$419,400
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,650
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $645 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+67%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(2,865)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(1,206)
Asian1.8%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.3%(2,325)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(1,467)
Black1.2%(46)
Hispanic / Latino55.2%(2,178)
Asian3.5%(139)
Other2.9%(113)
Diversity Score69.3%(2,732)
Diversity Score
69
+25%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+69%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.2%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 72.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 26.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castle Hills, Texas?

Castle Hills, Texas has about 3,943 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castle Hills, Texas?

The typical household in Castle Hills, Texas earns about $95,391 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castle Hills, Texas expensive?

In Castle Hills, Texas, the median home is worth about $419,400, and the typical rent is about $1,650 a month.

How educated are people in Castle Hills, Texas?

About 49.2% of adults age 25 and over in Castle Hills, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castle Hills, Texas?

About 6.9% of people in Castle Hills, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castle Hills, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Castle Hills, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 255 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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