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Castle

California · San Diego · 9,711 residents · 0.679 sq mi
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The short version

Castle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,860. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $648,420. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the San Diego median. 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
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%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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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%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
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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)
Diversity Score66.3%(6,435)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(1,082)
Black11.2%(1,091)
Hispanic / Latino65.8%(6,387)
Asian11.1%(1,074)
Other0.8%(77)
Diversity Score66.3%(6,435)
Diversity Score
66
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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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