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Castroville

Texas · 2,954 residents · 3.5 sq mi
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Castroville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,954
+11%since 2000
from 2,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
844 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+15%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Castroville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,375
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,308 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,376
+38%since 2000
from $20,615 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+56%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(1,620)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino41.6%(1,228)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other4.7%(138)
Diversity Score68.3%(2,018)
Diversity Score
68
+15%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castroville, Texas?

Castroville, Texas has about 2,954 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castroville, Texas?

The typical household in Castroville, Texas earns about $61,375 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 $191,800, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in Castroville, Texas?

About 34.3% 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 15.4% 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 893 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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