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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Castro County

Texas · 9,070 residents · 894.444 sq mi
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Castro County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,838. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,100. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,070
+9%vs 2000
vs 8,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
10 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.8
−8%vs 2000
vs 32.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Castro County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,838
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,619 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,510
−48%vs 2000
vs $14,457 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.3%
+10.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$286
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $363 in 2000
US average: $450
66.6%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.1% in 2000
33.4% rent
2.1
+30%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(3,765)
Black2.2%(182)
Hispanic / Latino51.6%(4,279)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.9%(5,381)
1990
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(5,553)
Black2.6%(239)
Hispanic / Latino45.9%(4,165)
Asian0%(0)
Other36.1%(3,278)
Diversity Score82.9%(7,520)
83
+28%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.2%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castro County, Texas?

Castro County, Texas has about 9,070 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Castro County, Texas?

The typical household in Castro County, Texas earns about $17,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castro County, Texas expensive?

In Castro County, Texas, the median home is worth about $38,100, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.

How educated are people in Castro County, Texas?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Castro County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castro County, Texas?

About 29.3% of people in Castro County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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