Castle Rock is a city located in Cowlitz County Washington. Castle Rock has a 2024 population of 2,432. Castle Rock is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,452 in 2020.
The average household income in Castle Rock is $71,032 with a poverty rate of 6.46%. The median age in Castle Rock is 31.1 years: 30.1 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Castle Rock was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,953 | 84.99% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 141 | 6.14% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 3.79% |
| Other race | 69 | 3% |
| Native American | 29 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.83% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 879 | 2.61 | 62 | 38 |
| Married | 370 | 3.38 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Non Family | 288 | 1.16 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Female | 167 | 3.3 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Male | 54 | 3 | 13 | 87 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 4.95% |
| Associates Degree | 187 | 12.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 141 | 9.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 4.88% |
| High School Graduate | 506 | 34.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 4.68% |
| Some College | 409 | 28.13% |
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 | 1,239 | 1,172 | 195 |
| Hispanic | 77 | 28 | 0 |
| Islander | 76 | 59 | 0 |
| Other Race | 59 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 5 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 4 |
| Asian | 15 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,795 | $58,281 | $78,182 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,059 | $0 | $48,750 |
| High School Graduate | $37,308 | $50,438 | $21,473 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,000 | $52,027 | $29,565 |
| Some College | $33,684 | $0 | $27,917 |
$40,000
Average Earnings
$52,027
Average Male
$29,565
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.85% of Castle Rock residents speak only English, while 6.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,850 | 141 | 7.62% |
| Other | 69 | 6 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 6 | 3.7% |
6.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.87%
Male Poverty Rate
6.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Castle Rock is Other, with 8.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Castle Rock is Hispanic, with 3.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.02% |
| Some College | 3.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.02% |
| Female Employed | 1.34% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,125 | $81,665 |
| Households | $65,272 | $71,032 |
| Married Families | $91,184 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,258 | $45,942 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
173
Number of Veterans
153
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 84 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 75+ | 59 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 10.54% |
| Islander | 19 | 25% |
| Native American | 4 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
57.83%
Born in Castle Rock
96.43%
Native Born
3.57%
Foreign Born
1.61%
Non Citizen
1.96%
Naturalized
96.43% of Castle Rock residents were born in the United States, with 57.83% having been born in Washington. 1.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,407 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 2,412 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 2,417 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 2,422 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 2,427 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 2,432 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 2,437 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 2,440 | -6 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 2,446 | -6 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 2,452 | 158 | 6.89% |
| 2019 | 2,294 | 34 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 2,260 | 32 | 1.44% |
| 2017 | 2,228 | 28 | 1.27% |
| 2016 | 2,200 | 33 | 1.52% |
| 2015 | 2,167 | 39 | 1.83% |
| 2014 | 2,128 | 10 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 2,118 | 11 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 2,107 | -19 | -0.89% |
| 2011 | 2,126 | 11 | 0.52% |
| 2010 | 2,115 | 0 | 0% |