Castro County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Castro County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48069
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 069
Geography
- Land Area
- 894.44 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.85 sq mi
- Total Area
- 899.29 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.533621
- Longitude
- -102.258786
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 6,349
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,230
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,453 | 38.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,898 | 61.4% |
| White | 2,207 | 34.8% |
| Black | 83 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 60 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,911 | 45.2% |
| Hispanic | 2,315 | 54.7% |
| White | 1,741 | 41.2% |
| Black | 95 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 63 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,344
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,229
- Poverty Rate
- 18.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,390
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,000 | 40.8% |
| Black | 86 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,090
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,387 | 44.9% |
| Republican | 1,384 | 44.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 319 | 10.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,497 | 48.4% |
| Female | 1,593 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,353 | 43.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,580 | 51.1% |
| Black | 11 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,348
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 937 | 69.3% |
| Hispanic | 319 | 20.2% |
| Black | 4 | 36.4% |
| Asian | 6 | 60.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 651 | 43.5% |
| Female | 697 | 43.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,274 (28.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 831 (18.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,024
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $96,890
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $926
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 68.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 3.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.