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Castroville

Texas · 2,680 residents · 3.5 sq mi
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Castroville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,283. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,300. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,680
+1%since 2000
from 2,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
766 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+17%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Castroville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,283
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,308 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,639
+5%since 2000
from $20,615 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+88%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(1,650)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino36%(959)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.3%(1,580)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(1,605)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino37.9%(1,017)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score61.3%(1,642)
Diversity Score
61
+3%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castroville, Texas?

Castroville, Texas has about 2,680 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castroville, Texas?

The typical household in Castroville, Texas earns about $42,283 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castroville, Texas expensive?

In Castroville, Texas, the median home is worth about $159,300, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Castroville, Texas?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Castroville, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castroville, Texas?

About 12.2% of people in Castroville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castroville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Castroville, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 619 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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