Castro County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,344 | — | #2,711 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,776 | -24.4% | #2,351 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.5 years | -11.3% | #3,002 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $95,000 | -66.3% | #3,052 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $896 | -23.0% | #1,467 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | +52.3% | #2,594 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Castro County has a population of 7,344, making it the #2,711 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.5 years, which is 11.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Castro County is $56,776, ranking #2,351 out of 3,222 counties — 24.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.2% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Castro County is $95,000 (-66.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $896/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.6%.
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77.8% of residents in Castro County have health insurance coverage, which is 15.1% below the national rate.
About Castro County, Texas
Castro County, Texas has a total population of 7,344, making it the 2,711th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Castro County is 34.5 years, which is 11.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Castro County is $56,776, which ranks #2,351 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Castro County is $95,000, 66.3% below the national median. Renters in Castro County pay a median gross rent of $896 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Castro County, 18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 77.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.5 min.
Castro County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (29.7%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
All data for Castro County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.