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Castro County, Texas
Castro County, Texas. Castro County had 7,295 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. It holds 4 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 48069.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,295
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,371 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,344
Median household income
$56,776
±$10,779 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$95,000
±$31,479 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$896
±$180 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Castro County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,371 residents in Castro County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,295 for July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,344 over 894 square miles of land.
| Measure | Castro County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,344 | 30,188,424 | −329 |
| Households | 2,413±136 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.00±0.17 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,024±11 | 12,128,515 | −170 |
Castro County's population since 2000
From 8,285 in 2000 to 7,295 in 2025: down 11.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Castro County?
Castro County holds 4 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Dimmitt with 4,069 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Castro County?
The median resident of Castro County is 34.5 years old; 29.1% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 65.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 29.7%. 17.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Castro County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5±1.2 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.1%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7%±1.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 65.6% | 39.7% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 29.7%±0.6 pts | 39.1% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±1.6 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±1.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.4%±3.0 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 52.7%±4.6 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±2.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 9.3%±2.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 22.2%±3.2 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.2%±5.1 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.6%±4.4 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8%±1.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Castro County earn?
Half of Castro County's 2,413 households earn less than $56,776 a year (±$10,779), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $61,709 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Castro County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,776±$10,779 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,146±$7,134 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,462±$2,300 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.2%±4.2 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.2%±7.2 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.4%±4.2 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.9%±5.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Castro County?
Owners occupy 63.6% of Castro County's occupied homes and renters 36.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $95,000 by its owner (±$31,479). The median renter pays $896 a month including utilities, and 23.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Castro County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $95,000±$31,479 | $283,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $896±$180 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.9%±12.7 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,352±$243 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.6%±6.6 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,024±11 | 12,128,515 | −170 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7%±7.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.7%±6.1 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.0%±3.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.5%±2.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Castro County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Castro County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Castro County get to work?
68.1% of Castro County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 15.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Castro County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.1%±4.3 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±1.8 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.1%±7.2 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 27.2%±7.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.2%±2.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.2 min±1.9 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Castro County's census tracts?
Castro County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,000 (Tract 9502) to $61,964 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950148069950100 | 913±251 | $61,964 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950248069950200 | 4,392±151 | $46,000 |
| Tract 950348069950300 | 2,039±264 | $57,686 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Castro County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 182nd of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 184th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 178th of 254 |
| Median household income | 197th of 253 |
| Median home value | 221st of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 154th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 151st of 252 |
| Median age | 208th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Castro County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.