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Castle Valley

Utah · 347 residents · 8.79 sq mi
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Castle Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $324,200. With a median age of 61.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
347
−1%since 2000
from 349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.6
+37%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1342273214155081990201020202024Castle Valley
2024357
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,542
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,068 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,952
+92%since 2000
from $19,726 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade35.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
11.8% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(313)
Black1.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(10)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.4%(43)
Diversity Score
12
+118%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
48.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
42.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castle Valley, Utah?

Castle Valley, Utah has about 347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Castle Valley, Utah earns about $53,542 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 $324,200.

How educated are people in Castle Valley, Utah?

About 47.0% 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 6.2% 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 182 residents, a change of about 110 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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