Castro County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Castro County, Texas has a population of 7,344, the 182nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $56,776 and the median home value is $95,000. The poverty rate is 19.2%.

Castro County Quick Facts

Population 7,344

Median Household Income $56,77690% MOE ±$10,779

Median Home Value $95,00090% MOE ±$31,479

Poverty Rate 19.2%90% MOE ±4.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.7%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Median Age 34.5 years90% MOE ±1.2 years

Homeownership Rate 63.6%90% MOE ±5.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.6%90% MOE ±4.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 74.2%

Cities/Places 3

Population 7,344 182nd of 254

Median Income $56,776 28% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.2%

Unemployment 3.7%

How Castro County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	7,673	7,344	-4.3%
Median household income	$61,710	$56,776	No clear change (-8.0%)
Median home value¹	$100,795	$95,000	No clear change (-5.7%)
Median gross rent	$772	$896	No clear change (+16.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Castro

$56,776

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Castro

$95,000

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.2%

$25K-$50K 23.7%

$50K-$100K 25.3%

$100K+ 27.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.4%

$10K-$15K

5.2%

$15K-$20K

6.0%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

0.8%

$30K-$35K

8.8%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

7.1%

$45K-$50K

2.2%

$50K-$60K

10.0%

$60K-$75K

4.9%

$75K-$100K

10.5%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

3.0%

$150K-$200K

9.2%

$200K+

4.8%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

65.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.6%

Renter 36.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $896/mo 18.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.1%

18-34

21.7%

35-54

21.5%

55-74

20.5%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Castro County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dimmitt	4,107	$45,875	18.1%	$85,100
Hart	919	$46,354	15.9%	$52,200
Nazareth	273	$110,625	0.0%	$245,500

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Population Overview

Castro County is located in Texas with a total population of 7,344. It is the 182nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Castro County is 34.5 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 29.1% of the population under 18, Castro County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Castro County is $56,776. This is 28% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.2%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $95,000. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Castro County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Castro County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 65.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.7%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (65.6% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 74.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Castro County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Castro County, Texas?

Castro County has a population of 7,344, making it the 182nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Castro County?

The median household income in Castro County is $56,776 with a poverty rate of 19.2%.

How many cities are in Castro County, Texas?

Castro County contains 3 Census-designated places.