Castle Rock, CO population by race
The table below shows Castle Rock's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64,639 | 87.27% |
| Black or African American | 625 | 0.84% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 283 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 1,624 | 2.19% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.08% |
| Some other race | 1,664 | 2.25% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,168 | 6.98% |
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Castle Rock population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Castle Rock has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Castle Rock's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Castle Rock population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 87.27% are white, 0.84% are Black or African American, 0.38% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.19% are Asian, 0.08% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.25% are some other race and 6.98% are multiracial.
Castle Rock 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Castle Rock is White with a population of 64,639 (87.27% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,168 (6.98% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Castle Rock, CO
By ethnicity, 7,910 (10.68% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 66,155 (89.32% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Castle Rock, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 60,244 (91.06% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Castle Rock, CO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Castle Rock's Non-Hispanic population.
Castle Rock Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 60,244 | 91.06% |
| Black or African American alone | 530 | 0.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 162 | 0.24% |
| Asian alone | 1,594 | 2.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 62 | 0.09% |
| Some other race alone | 367 | 0.55% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,196 | 4.83% |
Among the Hispanic population in Castle Rock, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 4,628 (58.51% of the total Hispanic population).
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Castle Rock, CO Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Castle Rock's Hispanic population.
Castle Rock Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 4,628 | 58.51% |
| Puerto Rican | 440 | 5.56% |
| Cuban | 266 | 3.36% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,576 | 32.57% |
Things to know
What percentage of Castle Rock, CO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 10.68% of Castle Rock population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Castle Rock, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 4,628 (58.51% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Castle Rock, CO have?
Castle Rock, CO has 625 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.84% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Castle Rock is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Castle Rock, CO?
With 89.32% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Castle Rock.
That being said, with a 2.25% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Castle Rock.
What is the majority race in Castle Rock, CO?
With a population of 64,639 (87.27% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Castle Rock.
Some other races are second largest race in Castle Rock, with 2.25% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
