Castaic, California Population 2022
Castaic is a city located in Los Angeles County California. With a 2020 population of 18,921, it is the 365th largest city in California and the 2417th largest city in the United States. Castaic is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,937 in 2020. Spanning over 7 miles, Castaic has a population density of 2,606 people per square mile.
The average household income in Castaic is $130,197 with a poverty rate of 4.56%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,795 per month, and the median house value is $579,500. The median age in Castaic is 37.4 years, 36.3 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
Castaic Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Castaicwas:
- White: 68.05%
- Asian: 11.25%
- Other race: 9.42%
- Two or more races: 7.36%
- Black or African American: 2.46%
- Native American: 1.20%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.27%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,575 | 68.05% |
| Black or African American | 455 | 2.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 221 | 1.20% |
| Asian | 2,079 | 11.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.27% |
| Some Other Race | 1,740 | 9.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1,360 | 7.36% |
Castaic Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,656 | 3.27 | 84.6 |
| Married | 3,929 | 3.66 | 88.5 |
| Male | 241 | 3.62 | 95 |
| Female | 593 | 3.47 | 70.2 |
| Non Family | 893 | 1.32 | 73.9 |
3.53
Average Family Size
3.27
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 312 | 2.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 623 | 5.13% |
| High School Graduate | 1,942 | 15.98% |
| Some College | 3,210 | 26.42% |
| Associates Degree | 1,315 | 10.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,385 | 27.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,365 | 11.23% |
Castaic Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,546 | 1,446 | 899 |
| Native American | 202 | 180 | 112 |
| White | 6,583 | 6,355 | 2,861 |
| Black | 312 | 312 | 114 |
| Hispanic | 3,120 | 2,576 | 744 |
| 2+ Races | 747 | 644 | 150 |
| Other Race | 947 | 737 | 112 |
| Islander | 49 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.15%.
$62,840
Average Earnings
$77,671
Average Male
$53,300
Average Female
Castaic Language by Age
Castaic Language
71.36% of Castaic residents speak only English, while 28.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.29% of the population.
Castaic Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 49 | 8 | 16.33% |
| Asian | 2,074 | 195 | 9.40% |
| Black | 455 | 31 | 6.81% |
| White | 9,701 | 561 | 5.78% |
| Other | 4 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 5,103 | 43 | 0.84% |
4.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.16%
Male Poverty Rate
4.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Castaic
The race most likely to be in poverty in Castaic is Islander, with 16.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Castaic is Hispanic, with 0.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.80%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.90%.
Castaic Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.0%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Castaic Married by Age and Sex
Castaic Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Castaic Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 508 | 5.41% |
| Black | 3 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.94% |
| Other Race | 25 | 2.29% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 4.78% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 3.28% |
Castaic Veterans by Education
4.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
63.54%
Born in Castaic
79.79%
Native Born
20.21%
Foreign Born
5.43%
Non Citizen
14.78%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.79% of Castaic residents were born in the United States, with 63.54% having been born in California. 5.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,015 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 19,007 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 18,999 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 18,991 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 18,983 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 18,975 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 18,967 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 18,959 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 18,951 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2019 | 18,943 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 18,937 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2021 | 18,929 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2022 | 18,921 | -8 | -0.04% |