While just outside the Denver metro area, Castle Rock has its own historic downtown and economic vibrancy. Its affluent population creates a stable demand for convenient goods and services – and a ready source of skilled workers. The town has a broad spectrum of office parks, retail centers and commercial properties. But, development opportunities still exist in order to meet future needs as Castle Rock’s business community grows.
An ESRI Demographic and Income Profile provides detail on our community and surrounding area. Douglas County grew 191 percent between 1990 and 2000 making it the fastest growing county in the U.S. in the decade. It grew another 63 percent from 2000 to 2007, ranking 11th nationally. Much of that growth has occurred in the Town of Castle Rock. With an expected annual growth rate of about 6 percent per year once the housing downturn eases, it is estimated that the Town population will reach 100,000 in 2060. Douglas County is rated as the ninth highest-income counties by median household income according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2007 American Communities Survey. Learn more about the Castle Rock-area population by clicking here. Read the latest report on Castle Rock's workforce and industry information by clicking here.
Castle Rock's residents are among the most educated in the United States.