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Castle Rock

Washington · 2,446 residents · 2.095 sq mi
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Castle Rock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,000. Households here earn about 34% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,446
+15%since 2000
from 2,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,168 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,017 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+6%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Castle Rock
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,212 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,932
+40%since 2000
from $15,661 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(2,060)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(153)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other7.5%(184)
Diversity Score33.5%(818)
Diversity Score
33
+246%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castle Rock, Washington?

Castle Rock, Washington has about 2,446 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Castle Rock, Washington earns about $50,700 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 $176,000, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Castle Rock, Washington?

About 14.3% 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 12.0% 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 379 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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