City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Castroville, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Castroville - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,027
Residents
$76,524
Median income
$266,000
Median home
$1,196
Median rent (state)

Castroville - the verdict

Castroville ranks in the 58th percentile for household income and the 38th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

58th
percentile, household income
59th
percentile, home value
36th
percentile, median rent
38th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Castroville, TX

Castroville is a small town in Texas, home to 3,027 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $76,524 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 7.7%. Typical homes in Castroville are valued around $266,000, and the median resident age is 44.7 years. About 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 53.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 86 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 1129% from five years earlier. Castroville reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1747.8 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,196 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Texas's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 68.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Moderate).

Population

3,027 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$76,524 /yr

Poverty 7.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Castroville compare to other US cities?

Castroville measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 58% higher than other cities
Home value 59% pricier than other cities
Median rent 36% pricier than other cities
Safety 38% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Texas, Castroville ranks #406 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Castroville against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Castroville toward the top of Texas's cities

Among the 1,505 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Castroville ranks #351 - the 77th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Castroville only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#481 of 1,520
68th percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#707 of 1,663
57th percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#351 of 1,505
77th percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#908 of 1,663
45th percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#416 of 1,663
75th percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

58thIncome percentile
38thSafety percentile

58th percentile nationally for median household income · 38th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Castroville's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Castroville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 50 Avg. percentile National median
Castroville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Castroville's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$266,000 41st percentile more affordable than 41% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Castroville $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Castroville, TX Castroville, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Castroville, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Castroville, TX median $76,524/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Castroville, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Castroville, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 28.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 53.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,027
Median Income
$76,524
Median Home Value
$266,000
Median Age
44.7
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Labor force participation
53.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1747.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
218.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1529.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,800 residents3,000 residents3,200 residents3,400 residents3,600 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,972 residents 3,444 residents ▲ +15.9%
Castroville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
86
housing units authorized
Single-Family
86
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
28.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 7
2020 2
2021 4
2022 9
2023 4
2024 86

Permit volume increased 1129% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
73.1%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
0.1%
Walk
3.8%
Work from Home
14.5%

Based on 1,280 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Castroville sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,196/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
68.7 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Rosita
3,023 people
Oak Ridge North
3,019 people
Crosby
3,038 people
El Lago
3,016 people
Haskell
3,038 people
Olney
3,011 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Castroville's 3,027 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

New Palestine, IN
3,027 people
Walbridge, OH
3,027 people
Dover Base Housing, DE
3,026 people
Sunset, LA
3,026 people
Sloatsburg, NY
3,029 people
Victor, ID
3,024 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Castroville's $76,524 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

The Villages, FL
$76,523 median income
Columbus Junction, IA
$76,518 median income
Crescent Springs, KY
$76,530 median income
Crimora, VA
$76,531 median income
SeaTac, WA
$76,517 median income
Ronks, PA
$76,534 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Castroville, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Castroville, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 65.5% 9.3% 23.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 47.8% White 65.5% Black or African American 1.7% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 9.3% Two or more races 23.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Castroville compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Castroville (this city) 3,027 $76,524
Rosita 3,023 $64,654
Oak Ridge North 3,019 $117,188
Crosby 3,038 $43,795
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Castroville, TX?

What is the population of Castroville, TX? +

Castroville, TX counts 3,027 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Castroville, TX? +

The median household income in Castroville is $76,524 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Castroville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Castroville; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Castroville, TX safe? +

Castroville has a total crime rate of 1747.8 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Castroville, TX? +

Homes in Castroville carry a median value of $266,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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