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Castroville, Texas

Castroville, Texas, in Medina county, is 23 miles W of San Antonio, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 2,664 people lived in Castroville.

The People and Families of Castroville

In Castroville, about 60% of adults are married. Castroville is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Castroville had a median family income of $51,007. Significantly, more adults in Castroville have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Texas.

Political Inclinations

Castroville residents donated more money ($1,050) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Castroville Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in Castroville are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Castroville, 94% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Castroville is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

Castroville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyCastroville Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Castroville College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Castroville Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Castroville Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Castroville, TX

Comparing Castroville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity94
Well-Paid Single Men89
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women78
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population57
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents33
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