Castle Rock, CO Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Castle Rock | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,711 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1229.4 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 6.41% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.0 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 15,476 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Castle Rock grew by 144.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 43,042 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Castle Rock has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Castle Rock | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $136,905 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.38% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Castle Rock is about 47% higher than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Castle Rock | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $726,112 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,951 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.5% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Castle Rock is about 31.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,951 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Castle Rock spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 223 hours, about 9.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Castle Rock | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.7 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.4 | 44.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 223 | 185 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,900 | $5,727 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 24.1% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,401 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,522 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Castle Rock is 27 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Castle Rock has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Castle Rock | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.0% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Castle Rock has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Castle Rock | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.3% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Castle Rock, Colorado.
What is the population of Castle Rock, Colorado?
The population of Castle Rock, Colorado is 42,711, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Castle Rock, Colorado?
The population density of Castle Rock, Colorado is 1229.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Castle Rock, Colorado?
The median household income in Castle Rock, Colorado is $136,905, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Castle Rock, Colorado?
The median home price in Castle Rock, Colorado is $726,112, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Castle Rock, Colorado?
The unemployment rate in Castle Rock, Colorado is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.