Population 6,202 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Castlemont
Household size in Castlemont
| Period | Castlemont | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.07 | 2.66 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.37 | 2.72 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.07 | 2.73 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.21 | 2.62 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Castlemont are large by national standards, averaging 3.21 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.07, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Castlemont
| Period | Castlemont | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3 | 36.3 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.3 | 36.6 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.5 | 37.5 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.3 | 38.7 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.4 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Castlemont is young: half of its residents are under 33.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.3, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Castlemont
| Period | Castlemont | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3% | 15.6% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 15.6% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 12.8% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 12.8% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Castlemont: 23.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 11.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Oakland's 61 neighborhoods, only five have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Castlemont
Renters in Castlemont
| Period | Castlemont | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.9% | 57.8% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 62.5% | 60.3% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.8% | 59.5% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.6% | 57.9% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Castlemont rent: 66.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 25.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Castlemont
| Period | Castlemont | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 12.2% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 9.7% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 8.1% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Castlemont than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 12.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Castlemont
| Period | Castlemont | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1951 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1953 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1954 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1958 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Castlemont is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1951 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Castlemont
| Period | Castlemont | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,060 | $1,120 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,081 | $1,201 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,501 | $1,591 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,503 | $2,124 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$443 | +$1,004 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Castlemont pays $1,503 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Oakland overall ($2,124). Rents are up $443 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 46.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Castlemont
Bachelor's degrees in Castlemont
| Period | Castlemont | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 32.4% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 35.0% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 41.1% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 45.9% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +13.5 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Castlemont have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Oakland's 61 neighborhoods, only four have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Castlemont
| Period | Castlemont | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.2% | 75.9% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 64.5% | 78.2% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 67.6% | 80.6% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 67.4% | 82.9% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a third of adults in Castlemont never finished high school, well above the national share: only 67.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Castlemont has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Oakland neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Castlemont
| Period | Castlemont | Oakland | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 12.6% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −4.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Castlemont: 6.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Castlemont compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlemont | 3.21 | 33.3 | 23.4% | 66.6% | 5.8% | 1955 | $1,503 | 12.4% | 67.4% | 6.9% |
| Cox | 3.51 | 31.1 | 25.3% | 63.6% | 6.5% | 1952 | $1,854 | 10.8% | 58.9% | 6.7% |
| Webster | 3.37 | 33.1 | 14.9% | 51.9% | 8.3% | 1945 | $1,489 | 15.4% | 66.5% | 4.6% |
| Iveywood | 3.21 | 35.7 | 24.3% | 52.5% | 9.0% | 1967 | $1,817 | 18.7% | 67.8% | 5.4% |
| Arroyo Viejo | 3.01 | 36.0 | 28.2% | 58.5% | 8.8% | 1941 | $1,613 | 17.8% | 72.5% | 11.0% |
| Highland | 4.02 | 31.2 | 23.2% | 66.9% | 5.2% | 1957 | $2,107 | 11.6% | 61.5% | 8.6% |
| Eastmont | 3.00 | 35.4 | 16.9% | 50.2% | 7.2% | 1947 | $2,031 | 29.8% | 79.0% | 5.9% |
| Elmhurst Park | 3.68 | 33.9 | 14.3% | 49.9% | 2.5% | 1967 | $1,938 | 13.7% | 64.0% | 3.6% |
| Durant Manor | 2.87 | 43.6 | 10.9% | 42.3% | 8.1% | 1959 | $2,220 | 31.0% | 80.1% | 3.2% |
| Fitchburg | 3.23 | 35.0 | 8.7% | 69.3% | 2.7% | 1964 | $1,626 | 5.8% | 56.2% | 17.4% |
| North Stonehurst | 3.24 | 35.6 | 19.0% | 52.1% | 4.4% | 1948 | $1,911 | 17.6% | 71.7% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Castlemont. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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