Castro County, TX

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Population

7,891

0.203% growth

Median Age

34.4


Median Household Income

$44,643

4.47% growth

Poverty Rate

15.9%


Number of Employees

3,289

0.458% growth

Median Property Value

$80,300

14.1% growth

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Health

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About

In 2017, Castro County, TX had a population of 7.89k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $44,643. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Castro County, TX grew from 7,875 to 7,891, a 0.203% increase and its median household income grew from $42,733 to $44,643, a 4.47% increase.

The population of Castro County, TX is 63.9% Hispanic or Latino, 32.9% White Alone, and 1.18% Asian Alone. N/A% of the people in Castro County, TX speak a non-English language, and 85.2% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Castro County, TX is $80,300, and the homeownership rate is 64.3%. Most people in Castro County, TX commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 15.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Castro County, TX is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Castro County, TX employs 3.29k people. The largest industries in Castro County, TX are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (829 people), Retail Trade (458 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (368 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($53,068), Information ($38,906), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,237).

Median household income in Castro County, TX is $44,643. Males in Castro County, TX have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,959. The income inequality in Castro County, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$44,643

2017 value

± $3,842

4.47%

1 Year Growth

± 13.7%

Households in Castro County, TX have a median annual income of $44,643, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $42,733 in 2016, which represents a 4.47% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$64,953

Average Male Salary

± $716

$45,959

Average Female Salary

± $514

In 2017, full-time male employees in Texas made 1.41 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $64,947 ± $2,196

  2. White

    $52,072 ± $505

  3. American Indian

    $45,538 ± $7,571

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Texas workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Castro County, TX is from Texas.

0.482

2017 Wage GINI

0.482

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Texas was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.139% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9501

  2. Census Tract 9503

  3. Census Tract 9502

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Castro County, TX was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $60,708, followed by Census Tract 9503 and Census Tract 9502, with respective values of $44,132 and $40,636.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Castro County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Castro County, TX (1.23k out of 7.74k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Hispanic

    1,089 ± 195

  2. White

    1,071 ± 197

  3. Other

    109 ± 108

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Castro County, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

3.29k

2017 Value

± 328

0.458%

1 Year growth

± 13.6%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Castro County, TX grew at a rate of 0.458%, from 3.27k employees to 3.29k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Castro County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (618 people), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (414 people), and Management Occupations (393 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Castro County, TX.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Castro County, TX, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (618 people), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (414 people), and Management Occupations (393 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Castro County, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (18.6 times higher than expected), Transportation Occupations (2.49 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.76 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Castro County, TX, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($66,625), Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($65,583), and Management Occupations ($50,417).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.29k

2017 Value

± 328

0.458%

1 Year growth

± 13.6%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Castro County, TX grew at a rate of 0.458%, from 3.27k employees to 3.29k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Castro County, TX, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (829 people), Retail Trade (458 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (368 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Castro County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Castro County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Castro County, TX, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (829 people), Retail Trade (458 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (368 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Castro County, TX has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (21.3 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (2.3 times), and Utilities (2.05 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Castro County, TX, by median earnings, are Utilities ($53,068), Information ($38,906), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,237).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Fuel oils

    $290B

  2. Gasoline

    $217B

  3. Mixed freight

    $175B

In 2015, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $290B, followed by Gasoline ($217B) and Mixed freight ($175B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.15T

2020 Value

$2.8T

Projected 2045 Value

30.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.15T. This is expected to increase 30.2% to $2.8T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Louisiana

    $97.1B

  2. Oklahoma

    $59.6B

  3. California

    $38.4B

In 2015, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $97.1B, followed by Oklahoma with $59.6B and California and $38.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

70.7% of the population of Castro County, TX has health coverage, with 25.9% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.15% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Castro County, TX was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Castro County, TX see 7656 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.61% decrease from the previous year (7781 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 0 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 7669 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Cass County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Angelina County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

7,656 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Castro County, TX see an average of 7,656 patients per year. This represents a 1.61% decrease from the previous year (7,781 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Castro County, TX in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,696

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,273

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,895

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Texas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.06%, from $6,661 to $6,998.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

29.3%

Uninsured

25.9%

Employer Coverage

19.7%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

1.15%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Castro County, TX declined by 5.09% from 30.9% to 29.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Castro County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Cass County

    14.5% prevalence

  2. Nacogdoches County

    14.4% prevalence

  3. San Augustine County

    14.3% prevalence

Cass County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Texas, at 14.5%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Texas by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Castro County, TX is home to a population of 7.89k people, from which 85.2% are citizens. As of 2017, 19.7% of Castro County, TX residents were born outside of the country (1.56k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Castro County, TX is composed of 5.04k Hispanic or Latino residents (63.9%), 2.6k White Alone residents (32.9%), 93 Asian Alone residents (1.18%), 92 Two or More Races residents (1.17%), 54 Black or African American Alone residents (0.684%), 10 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.127%), 6 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.076%), and 2 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0253%).

Age

Age by Nativity

31

Median Native-Born Age

± 2.1

43

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.6

In 2017, the median age of all people in Castro County, TX was 34.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 31, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Castro County, TX are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Castro County, TX residents was 35.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

19.7%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.56k people

19.8%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

1.56k people

As of 2017, 19.7% of Castro County, TX residents (1.56k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Castro County, TX was 19.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    2,547,886 ± 37,324 people

  2. India

    231,271 ± 11,757 people

  3. El Salvador

    200,904 ± 10,964 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,547,886 Texas residents, followed by India with 231,271 and El Salvador with 200,904.

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Citizenship

85.2%

2017 Citizenship

85.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 85.2% of Castro County, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Castro County, TX was 85.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. Hispanic or Latino

    5.04k ± 238

  2. White Alone

    2.6k ± 9

  3. Asian Alone

    93 ± 56

In 2017, there were 1.94 times more Hispanic or Latino residents (5.04k people) in Castro County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.6k White Alone and 93 Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Castro County, TX as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    58 ± 43

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    44 ± 37

  3. Korea

    40 ± 25

Castro County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Castro County, TX was $80,300 in 2017, which is 0.35 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $70,400 to $80,300, a 14.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Castro County, TX is 64.3%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Castro County, TX have an average commute time of 15.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Castro County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$80,300

2017 Median

± $8,181

$70,400

2016 Median

± $9,479

In 2017, the median property value in Castro County, TX grew to to $80,300 from the previous year's value of $70,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Castro County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Castro County, TX the largest share of households have a property value in the $40k - $50k range.

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Household Income

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

$44,643

Median Household Income

± $3,842

2.46k

Number of Households

± 262

In 2017, the median household income of the 2.46k households in Castro County, TX grew to $44,643 from the previous year's value of $42,733.

The following chart displays the households in Castro County, TX 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Castro County, TX distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Castro County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

64.3%

2017 Homeownership

66.6%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 64.3% of the housing units in Castro County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Castro County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

15.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Castro County, TX have a shorter commute time (15.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 0.89% of the workforce in Castro County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    85.8%

  2. Carpooled

    7.08%

  3. Worked At Home

    4.05%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Castro County, TX was Drove Alone (85.8%), followed by those who Carpooled (7.08%) and those who Worked At Home (4.05%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Castro County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Castro County, TX have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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