Castle Rock PUMA, CO

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2023 Population

133,508

2.09% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.9

0.25% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

3.6%

10.1% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$153,765

4.47% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$718,500

5.88% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

66,819

3.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Castle Rock PUMA, CO had a population of 134k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $153,765. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Castle Rock PUMA, CO grew from 130,774 to 133,508, a 2.09% increase and its median household income grew from $147,181 to $153,765, a 4.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Castle Rock PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.67%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.86%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.51%), and White (Hispanic) (3.29%).

8.7% of the households in Castle Rock PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.4% of the residents in Castle Rock PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Castle Rock PUMA, CO was $718,500, and the homeownership rate was 81.5%.

Most people in Castle Rock PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Castle Rock PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Castle Rock PUMA, CO borders Foothills PUMA, CO, Highlands Ranch PUMA, CO, Parker PUMA, CO, Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO, El Paso Teller PUMA, CO, and North El Paso PUMA, CO.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

Castle Rock PUMA, CO is home to a population of 134k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.66% of Castle Rock PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (8.89k people).

In 2023, there were 17.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (108k people) in Castle Rock PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.24k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5.15k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Castle Rock PUMA, CO are Spanish (4,988 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (589 households), and Portuguese (520 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,551

Women

49.9%

65,733

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 131,284 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.4%

2023 Citizenship

97.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.4% of Castle Rock PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Castle Rock PUMA, CO was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Castle Rock PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Castle Rock PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
108k ± 2.23k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.24k ± 977
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.15k ± 717

9.16%

Hispanic Population

12.2k people

9.16% of the people in Castle Rock PUMA, CO are hispanic (12.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Castle Rock PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,436 ± 925 people
India
753 ± 672 people
China
571 ± 585 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Castle Rock PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 1,436 Castle Rock PUMA, CO residents, followed by India with 753 and China with 571.

Foreign-Born Population

6.66%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.89k people

6.65%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.7k people

As of 2023, 6.66% of Castle Rock PUMA, CO residents (8.89k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Castle Rock PUMA, CO was 6.65%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Castle Rock PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,988 households (3.96%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
589 households (0.468%)
Portuguese
520 households (0.413%)

8.7% of the households in Castle Rock PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Castle Rock PUMA, CO was Spanish. 3.96% of the households in Castle Rock PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,548 ± 425
Vietnam
1,958 ± 327
Gulf War (1990s)
1,760 ± 288

Castle Rock PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Castle Rock PUMA, CO employs 66.8k people. The largest industries in Castle Rock PUMA, CO are Elementary & secondary schools (3,967 people), Computer Systems Design (3,793 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,561 people), and the highest paying industries are Metal ore mining ($334,992), Oil & gas extraction ($258,939), and Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($256,333).

Males in Castle Rock PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.58 times higher than the average income of females, which is $90,385. The income inequality in Castle Rock PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,554

Women

46.3%

33,087

Men

53.7%

The workforce of Castle Rock PUMA, CO in 2020 was 61,641 people, with 46.3% woman, and 53.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Castle Rock PUMA, CO.

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Occupations

66.8k

2022 Value

3.05%

1 Year growth

± 3.05%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Castle Rock PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 3.05%, from 64.8k employees to 66.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Castle Rock PUMA, CO, are Other managers (3,150 people), Chief executives & legislators (2,337 people), and Software developers (1,585 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Castle Rock PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66.8k

2022 Value

3.05%

1 Year growth

± 3.05%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Castle Rock PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 3.05%, from 64.8k employees to 66.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Castle Rock PUMA, CO, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,967 people), Computer Systems Design (3,793 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,561 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Castle Rock PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Castle Rock PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$101,851

Median earning men ± $2,751

$57,277

Median earning women ± $3,091

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($144,082), Information ($131,288), and Manufacturing ($126,552).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($99,965), Public Administration ($97,670), and Manufacturing ($86,902).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.73%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Castle Rock PUMA, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.23% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.0549% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Castle Rock PUMA, CO in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (35.6k), Some college (20.5k), and Graduate Degree (19.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Castle Rock PUMA, CO was $718,500 in 2023, which is 2.37 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $678,600 to $718,500, a 5.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Castle Rock PUMA, CO is 81.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Castle Rock PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Castle Rock PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Castle Rock PUMA, CO is $153,765. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Castle Rock PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $153,765, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Highlands Ranch PUMA, CO, with respective values of $140,333 and $138,423.

Housing

Property

$718,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,205

$38,910

Median Property Taxes

±$1,396

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Castle Rock PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Castle Rock PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.5%

Homeownership

2023

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 81.5% of the housing units in Castle Rock PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Castle Rock PUMA, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Castle Rock PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $153,765, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Highlands Ranch PUMA, CO, with respective values of $140,333 and $138,423.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Castle Rock PUMA, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$153,765

Median Household Income

± $3,880

47.7k

Number of Households

± 1,542

In 2023, the median household income of the 47.7k households in Castle Rock PUMA, CO grew to $153,765 from the previous year's value of $147,181.

The following chart displays the households in Castle Rock PUMA, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.49

2022 Wage GINI in Castle Rock PUMA, CO

0.494

2021 Wage GINI in Castle Rock PUMA, CO

In 2022, the income inequality in Castle Rock PUMA, CO was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.728% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Castle Rock PUMA, CO was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Castle Rock PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Castle Rock PUMA, CO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (63.4%)
Worked At Home (28.6%)
Carpooled (4.76%)

In 2023, 63.4% of workers in Castle Rock PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (28.6%) and those who carpooled to work (4.76%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Castle Rock PUMA, CO have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.84% of the workforce in Castle Rock PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Castle Rock PUMA, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Castle Rock PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Castle Rock PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Castle Rock PUMA, CO (4.77k out of 133k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Castle Rock PUMA, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.5% of the population of Castle Rock PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 66.4% on employee plans, 4.64% on Medicaid, 9.92% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1204 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1183 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,204 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,204 patients per year. This represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1,202 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colorado in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 43.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.47%

Uninsured

66.4%

Employer Coverage

4.64%

Medicaid

9.92%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.75%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Castle Rock PUMA, CO grew by 1.82% from 4.39% to 4.47%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Castle Rock PUMA, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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