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Castle Valley

Utah · 369 residents (2025 est.) · 8.79 sq mi
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Castle Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $422,600. With a median age of 70.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 50% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
357
+2%since 2000
from 349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
70.7
+57%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:369 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1342273214155081990201020202024Castle Valley
2024357
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,167
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,068 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,321
+99%since 2000
from $19,726 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
−12%since 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade57.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$422,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
12.6% rent
Vacancy rate
36.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−68.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.0
+87%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(335)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(357)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
31.8%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
49.5%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.6%
−19.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
39.2%
+28.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castle Valley, Utah?

Castle Valley, Utah has about 357 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castle Valley, Utah?

The typical household in Castle Valley, Utah earns about $47,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castle Valley, Utah expensive?

In Castle Valley, Utah, the median home is worth about $422,600.

How educated are people in Castle Valley, Utah?

About 36.1% of adults age 25 and over in Castle Valley, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castle Valley, Utah?

About 0.0% of people in Castle Valley, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castle Valley, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Castle Valley, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 192 residents, a change of about 116 percent over that period.

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