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Castle Valley

Utah · 319 residents · 8.79 sq mi
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Castle Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,726. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $343,400. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Utah median. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
−9%since 2000
from 349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.3
+25%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1342273214155081990201020202024Castle Valley
2024357
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,726
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,068 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,839
+41%since 2000
from $19,726 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,400
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−53.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
31.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.2
+72%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(307)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(6)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(20)
Diversity Score
6
+9%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
19.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.3%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castle Valley, Utah?

Castle Valley, Utah has about 319 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Castle Valley, Utah earns about $41,726 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 $343,400, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Castle Valley, Utah?

About 38.4% 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 11.0% 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 154 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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