Castro Valley is a CDP located in Alameda County California. Castro Valley has a 2024 population of 66,120. Castro Valley is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 2.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 64,392 in 2020.
The average household income in Castro Valley is $168,687 with a poverty rate of 7.47%. The median age in Castro Valley is 42.8 years: 42.1 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Castro Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,046 | 38.3% |
| Asian | 22,303 | 34.11% |
| Two or more races | 8,023 | 12.27% |
| Black or African American | 5,706 | 8.73% |
| Other race | 3,638 | 5.56% |
| Native American | 582 | 0.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 91 | 0.14% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,242 | 2.89 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Married | 13,455 | 3.39 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Non Family | 5,440 | 1.33 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Female | 2,468 | 3.43 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Male | 879 | 3.26 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,942 | 4.04% |
| Associates Degree | 5,203 | 10.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,910 | 26.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,181 | 17.02% |
| High School Graduate | 8,098 | 16.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,659 | 5.53% |
| Some College | 9,061 | 18.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,796 | 18,065 | 8,681 |
| Asian | 16,184 | 13,710 | 8,400 |
| Hispanic | 7,122 | 6,104 | 1,976 |
| 2+ Races | 4,472 | 4,212 | 1,504 |
| Black | 4,147 | 3,853 | 1,351 |
| Other Race | 2,275 | 1,768 | 561 |
| Native American | 470 | 395 | 83 |
| Islander | 78 | 71 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,244 | $113,958 | $89,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $119,859 | $137,500 | $107,722 |
| High School Graduate | $45,537 | $52,560 | $34,380 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,979 | $39,464 | $21,185 |
| Overall | $76,248 | $88,956 | $64,444 |
| Some College | $60,044 | $71,836 | $53,627 |
$76,248
Average Earnings
$88,956
Average Male
$64,444
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.45% of Castro Valley residents speak only English, while 41.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 22.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 22,192 | 1,650 | 7.44% |
| White | 22,133 | 1,443 | 6.52% |
| Black | 5,477 | 820 | 14.97% |
| Hispanic | 11,405 | 642 | 5.63% |
| Multiple | 7,985 | 593 | 7.43% |
| Other | 3,566 | 216 | 6.06% |
| Native | 577 | 18 | 3.12% |
| Islander | 72 | 1 | 1.39% |
7.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.73%
Male Poverty Rate
9.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Castro Valley is Black, with 14.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Castro Valley is Islander, with 1.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.76% |
| High School | 10.9% |
| Some College | 6.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.59% |
| Female Employed | 4.27% |
| Male Employed | 2.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $157,459 | $189,008 |
| Households | $138,069 | $168,687 |
| Married Families | $182,653 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,797 | $96,097 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,243
Number of Veterans
2,132
Male Veterans
111
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,004 |
| First Gulf War | 263 |
| Second Gulf War | 255 |
| Korea | 115 |
| World War II | 87 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 790 |
| 75+ | 666 |
| 55 to 64 | 381 |
| 35 to 54 | 310 |
| 18 to 34 | 96 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,570 | 7.25% |
| Black | 269 | 6.15% |
| Asian | 175 | 1.02% |
| 2+ Races | 132 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 51 | 10.02% |
| Other Race | 33 | 1.28% |
| Islander | 13 | 15.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.81%
Born in Castro Valley
69.22%
Native Born
30.78%
Foreign Born
10.04%
Non Citizen
20.74%
Naturalized
69.22% of Castro Valley residents were born in the United States, with 56.81% having been born in California. 10.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66,120 | 338 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 65,782 | 338 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 65,444 | -880 | -1.33% |
| 2021 | 66,324 | 1,932 | 3% |
| 2020 | 64,392 | 1,379 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 63,013 | -275 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 63,288 | -337 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 63,625 | 800 | 1.27% |
| 2016 | 62,825 | 781 | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 62,044 | -319 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 62,363 | 726 | 1.18% |
| 2013 | 61,637 | 656 | 1.08% |
| 2012 | 60,981 | 99 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 60,882 | -506 | -0.82% |
| 2010 | 61,388 | 0 | 0% |