Castro Valley, CA Demographics

A map of Castro Valley's Population by Race

Castro Valley, California had a population of 66,441 in 2020. It was 36.7% White, 6.0% Black, 30.4% Asian, 19.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 6.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Castro Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Castro Valley is the 139th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Castro Valley's White Population

24,412 residents of Castro Valley identify as White, or 36.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Castro Valley roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Castro Valley is ranked #1095 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Castro Valley is more White than neighboring Fairview (29.4% White), Cherryland (14.4% White), Ashland (11% White), San Lorenzo (19.7% White), and Norris Canyon (23.5% White).

Castro Valley's Black Population

3,993 residents of Castro Valley identify as Black, or 6.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Castro Valley roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Castro Valley is ranked #167 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Castro Valley is more Black than neighboring San Lorenzo (4.8% Black), and Norris Canyon (1.9% Black). Castro Valley is less Black than neighboring Fairview (15% Black), Cherryland (8.2% Black), and Ashland (16.1% Black).

Castro Valley's Asian Population

20,174 residents of Castro Valley identify as Asian, or 30.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Castro Valley larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Castro Valley is ranked #75 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Castro Valley is more Asian than neighboring Fairview (19.3% Asian), Cherryland (13.5% Asian), Ashland (23.1% Asian), and San Lorenzo (27.9% Asian). Castro Valley is less Asian than neighboring Norris Canyon (66.9% Asian).

Castro Valley's Hispanic Population

12,822 residents of Castro Valley identify as Hispanic, or 19.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Castro Valley considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Castro Valley is ranked #883 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Castro Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Norris Canyon (3.3% Hispanic). Castro Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairview (26.6% Hispanic), Cherryland (58.1% Hispanic), Ashland (44.3% Hispanic), and San Lorenzo (42.2% Hispanic).

Castro Valley's Native American/Other Population

873 residents of Castro Valley identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Castro Valley roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Castro Valley is ranked #725 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Castro Valley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Norris Canyon (0.8% Native American/Other). Castro Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairview (2.4% Native American/Other), Cherryland (2.7% Native American/Other), Ashland (2% Native American/Other), and San Lorenzo (1.7% Native American/Other).

Castro Valley's Multiracial Population

4,167 residents of Castro Valley identify as Multiracial, or 6.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Castro Valley roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Castro Valley is ranked #392 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Castro Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Cherryland (3.1% Multiracial), Ashland (3.4% Multiracial), San Lorenzo (3.7% Multiracial), and Norris Canyon (3.5% Multiracial). Castro Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairview (7.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.