Castle Rock, Colorado Income Statistics
Castle Rock Wealth Score
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Castle Rock | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $139,370 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $88,226 | $68,113 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.9% | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 28.3% | 18.1% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 27.5% | 17.0% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Castle Rock is about 45% higher than in Colorado. Income has been growing slower in Castle Rock (4.9%/yr) than in Colorado (5.4%/yr).
About 28% of adults in Castle Rock earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Colorado average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Castle Rock, Colorado grew by 66.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $139,370 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.9% per year.
Castle Rock has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. The gap has widened from 64% in 2009, the closest it has been, to 73% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Castle Rock
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Households by income, 2024
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About 10,961 households (67.8% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 8.6% of households in Castle Rock had an income under $35,000 and 46.3% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Castle Rock has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (27.5% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $50,000 to $74,999 (7.7% vs 15.5%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 346 | 2.1% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 85 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 588 | 3.6% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 375 | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 899 | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,246 | 7.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,672 | 10.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,477 | 21.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,035 | 18.8% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 4,449 | 27.5% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 16,173 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 10,010 residents (28.3% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 31.1% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 9.1% of Castle Rock residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 21.5% had some income but less than $25,000, and 38.6% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Castle Rock has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (28.3% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $25,000 to $34,999 (5.0% vs 9.5%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 3,226 | 9.1% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 3,456 | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,659 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,505 | 7.1% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,777 | 5.0% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,969 | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,114 | 14.5% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,660 | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 10,010 | 28.3% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 35,377 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 9.1% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Castle Rock
| Metric | Castle Rock | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.499 | 0.524 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $110,003 | $78,863 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $77,871 | $64,818 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 29.2% | 17.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Castle Rock, it is 0.499, lower than Colorado's 0.524, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 41% more than women's income in Castle Rock, Colorado. Over a 35-year career, a 41% wage gap accumulates to roughly $1,124,620 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Castle Rock, Colorado has widened from about 28% to 29% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 37% in 2021. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $13,837 since 2009.
Against the trend: the pay gap in Castle Rock widened by 0.9 points while Colorado's narrowed by 3.6 points.
Employment
| Metric | Castle Rock | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 27.7% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 25 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 1,195 people are unemployed in Castle Rock, Colorado.
The average commute time in Castle Rock is 25 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Castle Rock, Colorado has fallen from 6.2% to 4.6% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 6.7% in 2012 and fell as low as 3.0% in 2017.
Castle Rock has stayed well below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2023, at 0.3 points lower. The gap has narrowed from 2.4 points in 2011 to 0.6 points in 2024.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Castle Rock, Colorado has an overall wealth index grade of A+, making it notably better than Colorado, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Castle Rock, Colorado.
How Rich Is Castle Rock, Colorado?
Castle Rock has a wealth index grade of A+. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an A+ grade means it is one of the most prosperous areas in the country. The median household income is $139,370, about 45% higher than the Colorado average of $95,803.
How fast is household income rising in Castle Rock, Colorado?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Castle Rock, Colorado rose 66%, from $83,752 to $139,370. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Colorado as a whole: +66% against +70%.
What was the median household income in Castle Rock in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Castle Rock, Colorado was $136,927, up 3% from $132,780 in 2022. The Colorado median that year was $93,071.
What was the median household income in Castle Rock in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Castle Rock, Colorado was $110,516. By 2024 it had risen 26% to $139,370.
Do many residents of Castle Rock, Colorado earn over $100,000?
Yes. 28% of adults in Castle Rock, Colorado earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 4), against 18% (about 1 in 6) in Colorado. 28% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 17% in Colorado.
What is the Gini coefficient in Castle Rock, Colorado?
The Gini coefficient in Castle Rock is 0.499. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Castle Rock, Colorado?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Castle Rock, Colorado has widened from about 28% to 29% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 37% in 2021. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $13,837 since 2009.
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