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Population and households in Castroville
Household size in Castroville
| Period | Castroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.18 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.34 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.33 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.50 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.31 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Castroville are large by national standards, averaging 4.50 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 4.18, even as the national average fell. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only two have larger households.
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 Castroville
| Period | Castroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.4 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.2 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Castroville is young: half of its residents are under 28.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 26.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 are younger.
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 Castroville
| Period | Castroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Castroville: 30.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 10.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only one other California city with 5,000+ people has 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 Castroville
Renters in Castroville
| Period | Castroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.1% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.9% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Castroville rent: 53.9% 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, 38.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Castroville
| Period | Castroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Castroville is close to the national rate: 8.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Castroville
| Period | Castroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Castroville was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in California as a whole, where the median home dates to 1976. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Castroville
| Period | Castroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $892 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,057 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,121 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,732 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$840 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Castroville costs $1,732 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in California as a whole ($2,229). Rents are up $840 a month from 2006–10, a 94% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Castroville
Bachelor's degrees in Castroville
| Period | Castroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Castroville have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 6.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 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 Castroville
| Period | Castroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 47.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 48.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 50.2% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About half of adults in Castroville never finished high school, well above the national share: only 50.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.7 points, in line with the national trend. Only 11 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Castroville
| Period | Castroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in Castroville is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in California as a whole (6.6%). Unemployment is down 13.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
Castroville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castroville | 4.50 | 28.2 | 30.0% | 53.9% | 8.6% | 1983 | $1,732 | 6.4% | 50.2% | 5.5% |
| Moss Landing | 3.45 | 39.3 | 17.4% | 30.9% | 12.6% | 1975 | $2,079 | 31.9% | 82.9% | 3.3% |
| Elkhorn | 3.33 | 41.7 | 13.4% | 16.3% | 9.1% | 1977 | $1,766 | 28.4% | 94.4% | 5.0% |
| Prunedale | 3.44 | 40.2 | 9.9% | 22.1% | 4.5% | 1976 | $1,847 | 25.3% | 79.2% | 8.3% |
| Marina | 2.81 | 36.8 | 10.2% | 57.0% | 10.5% | 1991 | $2,432 | 49.7% | 90.3% | 6.6% |
| Salinas | 3.76 | 33.8 | 22.4% | 49.4% | 4.7% | 1978 | $2,095 | 18.1% | 62.5% | 4.7% |
| East Garrison | 2.82 | 43.1 | 10.0% | 37.5% | 14.2% | 1979 | $1,092 | 31.0% | 69.3% | 7.5% |
| Aromas | 2.78 | 46.6 | 3.2% | 21.6% | 7.6% | 1978 | $2,807 | 38.7% | 87.3% | 3.3% |
| Seaside | 2.96 | 36.3 | 13.5% | 64.6% | 10.3% | 1972 | $2,341 | 32.9% | 81.6% | 5.7% |
| Sand City | 2.59 | 34.5 | 14.2% | 76.6% | 8.4% | 1966 | $2,162 | 25.2% | 67.6% | 1.7% |
| San Juan Bautista | 2.54 | 47.9 | 7.2% | 36.0% | 6.2% | 1984 | $2,205 | 39.0% | 88.6% | 3.8% |
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 Castroville. 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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