U.S. County · Profile

Castro County

7.2KTotal Population
8Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-12.68%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Castro County has a population of 7,227 as of 2023. It is located in Texas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Castro County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):65.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White66.4%4,799
Hispanic or Latino65.4%4,726
Two or More Races24.4%1,763
Some Other Race6.5%470
Black or African American1.4%101
Asian0.7%51
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%36
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Castro County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$59,886
19.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,425
33.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
12.4%
7.8% above national average
Median Age
34.8 years

Income & Poverty

$59,886Median Household Income
$25,425Per Capita Income
12.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$59,886$73,212
Families$61,098$79,554
Married-couple Families$61,098$68,430
Nonfamily Households$46,833$50,580

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Castro County, Texas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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