Castroville, TX

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Castroville, TX

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Castroville Almanac

Castroville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Castroville Public Libraries

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Castroville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Castroville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Castroville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Castroville High Schools (2004)

MEDINA VALLEY H S
8395 F M 471 S
830-931-2514
Serves 931 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

BIGFOOT ALTERNATIVE
8449 FM 4715
830-931-2243
A Non-traditional School
Serves 6 students.

Castroville Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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