2023 ACS Census Data · Population 7,328
Castro County is a small rural county in Texas with a population of 7,328. The median household income is $63,485, near the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0%, median home value is $94,900, and 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
7,328
2023 estimate
Rank #2713 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$63,485
Household
Rank #1587 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$94,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #3002 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #1709 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
16.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
52.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
2% below Texas avg·2% below national avg
Poverty Rate
7% above Texas avg·7% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
16% above Texas avg·16% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$27,587
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
14.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
45% below Texas avg·55% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
5% below Texas avg·2% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% below Texas avg·5% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
11% above Texas avg·13% above national avg
Housing Units
3,026
Households
2,427
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.0
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,119
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
14 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
3% below Texas avg·13% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
9% below Texas avg·14% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
25.3%
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