NEIGHBORHOOD
Castle
California · San Diego · 9,711 residents · 0.68 sq mi
The short version
With 9,711 people, Castle is a neighborhood in San Diego. Owners hold 29% of the housing stock. 33% of people here were born outside the United States. This skews young, with a median age of 32.3. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 21% of adults. The typical home is worth $648,420. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Castle; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,711
Population density
14,302 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.68 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,860
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,334
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
Retail trade8.3%
Wholesale trade7.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Other services3.3%
Public administration2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$648,420
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,814
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.3%
70.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.10 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(1,082)
Black11.2%(1,091)
Hispanic / Latino65.8%(6,387)
Asian11.1%(1,074)
Other0.8%(77)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(1,082)
Black11.2%(1,091)
Hispanic / Latino65.8%(6,387)
Asian11.1%(1,074)
Other0.8%(77)
Diversity Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Foreign born
33.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
53.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Castle, San Diego, California?
Castle, San Diego, California has about 9,711 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Castle, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Castle, San Diego, California earns about $65,860 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Castle, San Diego, California expensive?
In Castle, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $648,420, and the typical rent is about $1,814 a month.
How educated are people in Castle, San Diego, California?
About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Castle, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Castle, San Diego, California?
About 21.0% of people in Castle, San Diego, California live below the federal poverty line.
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San DiegoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024