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Castle Rock

Washington · 1,982 residents · 2.095 sq mi
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Castle Rock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,583. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $140,900. Households here earn about 31% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,982
−7%since 2000
from 2,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
946 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,017 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+10%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Castle Rock
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,212 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,097
+35%since 2000
from $15,661 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$751
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+36%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,766)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(97)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other9.1%(181)
Diversity Score31%(613)
Diversity Score
31
+220%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castle Rock, Washington?

Castle Rock, Washington has about 1,982 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Castle Rock, Washington earns about $39,583 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 $140,900, and the typical rent is about $751 a month.

How educated are people in Castle Rock, Washington?

About 8.4% 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 17.9% of people in Castle Rock, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castle Rock, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Castle Rock, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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