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Castle Rock

Washington · 2,442 residents (2025 est.) · 2.095 sq mi
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Castle Rock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $348,600. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,217
+4%since 2000
from 2,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,058 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,017 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
−5%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,442 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Castle Rock
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,639
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,212 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,840
+103%since 2000
from $15,661 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−19%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,600
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,222
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+92%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,966)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(71)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(206)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,979)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(63)
Asian1.4%(31)
Other6.1%(135)
Diversity Score24.8%(550)
Diversity Score
25
+157%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2017
from 81.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castle Rock, Washington?

Castle Rock, Washington has about 2,217 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castle Rock, Washington?

The typical household in Castle Rock, Washington earns about $69,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castle Rock, Washington expensive?

In Castle Rock, Washington, the median home is worth about $348,600, and the typical rent is about $1,222 a month.

How educated are people in Castle Rock, Washington?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Castle Rock, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castle Rock, Washington?

About 7.0% of people in Castle Rock, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castle Rock, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Castle Rock, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 150 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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