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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Castro County

Texas · 8,285 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 $30,619. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,285
−9%since 1990
from 9,070 in 1990
1990 – 2025
9 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+9%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Castro County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,619
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,838 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,457
+93%since 1990
from $7,510 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.0%
−10.3 ptssince 1990
from 29.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
71.1%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
28.9% rent
1.6
−23%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(5,553)
Black2.6%(239)
Hispanic / Latino45.9%(4,165)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score82.9%(7,520)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(3,765)
Black2.2%(182)
Hispanic / Latino51.6%(4,279)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score64.9%(5,381)
65
−22%since 1990
from 83 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.4%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 58.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 8,285 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Castro County, Texas earns about $30,619 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 $50,300, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Castro County, Texas?

About 14.7% 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 19.0% of people in Castro County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castro County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Castro County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 785 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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