Castro County's estimated 2026 population is 7,247 with a growth rate of -0.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Castro County is the 183rd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 8,125 and has seen a growth of -10.81% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.5 years
Female: 34.1 years
Male: 34.9 years
There are 5,209 adults, (1,376 of whom are seniors) in Castro County.
Female: 3,592 (48.9%)
Male: 3,752 (51.1%)
The racial composition of Castro County includes 40.85% White, 12.89% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 3,185 | 43.37% |
| White | 3,000 | 40.85% |
| Other race | 947 | 12.89% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.82% |
Castro County's average per capita income is $40,265. Household income levels show a median of $56,776. The poverty rate stands at 19.19%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,886 | - |
| Families | $57,917 | $82,187 |
| Households | $56,776 | $76,146 |
| Non Families | $41,050 | $45,191 |
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