CITY
El Castillo
Texas · 566 residents · 0.028 sq mi
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Part of the Rio Grande City micropolitan area
The short version
The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 18.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 61.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 18.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024566
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+31.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.9%
Arts, entertainment, food20.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic24.1%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino75.9%(233)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.7%(140)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(566)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
34.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in El Castillo, Texas?
El Castillo, Texas has about 566 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in El Castillo, Texas?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in El Castillo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in El Castillo, Texas?
About 61.8% of people in El Castillo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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