Castle Rock CCD, Cowlitz County, Washington Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Castle Rock CCD, Washington, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Castle Rock CCD, Washington. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Castle Rock CCD, Washington. The estimated population of Castle Rock CCD, Washington is 15,712 people, with a median age of 45.9.

We can look at the total population in Castle Rock CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,712
-0.56% +2.67%
2020
15,800
-1.88% -
2019
16,102
+2.61%
-
2018
15,693
+2.54%
-
2017
15,304
- -

Population of Castle Rock CCD, Washington by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.6%
90.8%
-2.42%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.6%
-66.67%
Native
2.2%
1.2%
+83.33%
Hispanic
3.5%
2.9%
+20.69%
Asian
0.2%
0.5%
-60.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0.2%
+100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.7%
3.8%
+23.68%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
+200.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Castle Rock CCD, Washington by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.9 +1.55% 47 +4.68% 45 -1.1%
2020 45.2 +0.67% 44.9 -1.1% 45.5 +2.25%
2019 44.9 -1.1% 45.4 -0.87% 44.5 -0.45%
2018 45.4 -1.09% 45.8 +0.66% 44.7 -4.08%
2017 45.9 - 45.5 - 46.6 -

The median age of Castle Rock CCD, Washington gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 799 +5.05% 807 +14.38% 813 889
10 to 19 1,057 -8.62% 825 +20.12% 914 953
20 to 29 618 +22.61% 732 +5.62% 751 754
30 to 39 811 +0.99% 729 +35.32% 814 1,010
40 to 49 1,057 -13.94% 991 -9.54% 893 849
50 to 59 1,188 -27.08% 1,228 -5.31% 892 1,146
60 to 69 1,173 -4.77% 1,286 -5.68% 1,109 1,211
70+ 974 +37.27% 1,029 +28.32% 1,380 1,334

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Castle Rock CCD, Washington is $71,207.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Castle Rock CCD.

  • Under 25
    $44,522.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,660.00
  • 45 to 64
    $83,191.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,833.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Castle Rock CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Castle Rock CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Castle Rock CCD, Washington is currently $88,941.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.47% of households in Castle Rock CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Castle Rock CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.00%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.81%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.61%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.29%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Castle Rock CCD is $34,645.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Castle Rock CCD by the total population of Castle Rock CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Castle Rock CCD, Washington, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Castle Rock CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.23%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.72%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20.31%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.29%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Castle Rock CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Castle Rock CCD over the age of 16 is 12,704.

Of those people, a total of 47.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Castle Rock CCD is 44.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 561 38.70% 2.80%
20 to 24 years 767 65.80% 5.50%
25 to 29 years 738 58.00% 12.60%
30 to 34 years 954 84.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,672 70.00% 6.80%
45 to 54 years 1,857 73.20% 12.10%
55 to 59 years 1,121 60.70% 1.30%
60 to 64 years 1,131 42.00% 4.40%
65 to 74 years 2,473 15.00% 4.10%
75 years and over 1,430 2.40% 44.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Castle Rock CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,795 47.10% 6.30%
Black or African American 17 100.00% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 310 9.00% 0.00%
Asian 27 92.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 51 60.80% 0.00%
Other 52 44.20% 34.80%
Two or more races 452 80.30% 5.00%
Hispanic or Latino 271 35.80% 27.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,632 47.10% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Castle Rock CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Castle Rock CCD is 5,648, with median earnings of $46,086.00.

Women in Castle Rock CCD, Washington earning approximately 48.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,648 $46,086.00
Male 3,213 $60,865.00
Female 2,435 $29,351.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 461 $85,956.00
Business and Financial 129 $72,411.00
Computer and Mathematical 134 $81,310.00
Architecture and Engineering 182 $72,031.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 48 $115,357.00
Community and Social Service 41 $71,343.00
Legal 31 $0.00
Educational and Library 228 $37,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 56 $17,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 265 $27,400.00
Healthcare Support 235 $20,208.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $93,631.00
Law Enforcement 54 $90,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 195 $9,890.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 149 $11,417.00
Personal Care and Service 168 $14,268.00
Sales 642 $22,006.00
Office and Administrative Support 728 $38,278.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 85 $67,625.00
Construction and Extraction 671 $58,295.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 185 $85,528.00
Production 429 $76,536.00
Transportation and Material Moving 299 $53,615.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 275 $85,956.00 186 $85,000.00
Business and Financial 74 $79,667.00 55 $70,089.00
Computer and Mathematical 90 $81,488.00 44 $59,531.00
Architecture and Engineering 182 $72,031.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $0.00 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 33 $0.00
Legal 10 $0.00 21 $0.00
Educational and Library 23 $12,750.00 205 $38,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 42 $15,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 262 $27,373.00
Healthcare Support 36 $22,143.00 199 $19,438.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $94,524.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 40 $91,667.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 31 $23,750.00 164 $9,825.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 39 $0.00 110 $11,611.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 165 $14,177.00
Sales 428 $22,099.00 214 $21,538.00
Office and Administrative Support 214 $50,909.00 514 $30,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 85 $67,625.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 654 $57,652.00 17 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 160 $86,222.00 25 $0.00
Production 387 $77,464.00 42 $34,773.00
Transportation and Material Moving 240 $57,788.00 59 $19,215.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,755 households in Castle Rock CCD, with an average household size of 2.72 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,040 families in Castle Rock CCD with an average family size of 3.19 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,466 170 404 1,715
Average Household Size 3.27 4.76 3.26 1.28
Total Families 3,466 170 404 0
Average Household Size 3.2 3.55 2.9 0

Poverty

Of the 4,040 families in Castle Rock CCD, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Castle Rock CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,046 housing units in Castle Rock CCD, Washington.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,755 95.19%
Vacant 291 4.81%

13.76% of the total 6,046 housing units in Castle Rock CCD are rental units. This is approximately 832 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,884 are occupied by the owner - or 80.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Castle Rock CCD is $1,324.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Castle Rock CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    39
  • Less than $500
    46
  • $500 to $999
    232
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    281
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    259
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    14
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Castle Rock CCD is $297,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Castle Rock CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    142
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    230
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    257
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    514
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,344
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,701
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    602
  • $1,000,000 or more
    94

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Castle Rock CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Castle Rock CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    762
  • 1940 to 1949
    328
  • 1950 to 1959
    399
  • 1960 to 1969
    367
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,006
  • 1980 to 1989
    721
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,188
  • 2000 to 2009
    877
  • 2010 to 2013
    398
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Castle Rock CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    183
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,202
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,999
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,371

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Castle Rock CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Castle Rock CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

30.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Castle Rock CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    135
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    278
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    582
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    773
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    960
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    387
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    889
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    37
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    188
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    238
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    399
  • 90 or more minutes
    290

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Castle Rock CCD, Washington in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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