Castle Rock, Colorado
Castle Rock: The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado. It is located on the South Platte River in the Denver metropolitan area. Castle Rock is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Castle Rock Historical Museum and the Castle Rock Center for the Arts.
About
Castle Rock is a city located in the county of Douglas in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 48,231. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 70,567 inhabitants.
The city was created 151 years ago in 1873.
Castle Rock is a city in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The population was 65,176 at the 2020 United States Census. It is named for the prominent, castle-like rock formations near the intersection of Castle Parkway and Highway 74. The City of Castle Rock is a Home Rule Municipality with a council-manager form of government.
The town was founded in 1874 by William H. Tucker as he established a homestead along the banks of Castle Creek in southern Colorado. It was originally named "Tucker City."
Castle Rock is located about 20 miles (32 km) north of downtown Denver and 15 miles (24 km) south of Colorado Springs along Interstate 25. Castle Rock is known as an affluent bedroom community for its proximity to those two cities as well as its access to outdoor activities in the greater Denver metropolitan area.
The town's economy has been historically based upon natural resources and tourism. It is also home to a large number of high-technology companies supporting the defense industry that make up more than one quarter of the town's employment base.
Castle Rock has grown rapidly over recent years—by 2020 its population had risen by 51% since 2010 to reach 73,158 people!
Quick Facts about Castle Rock
| Population : | 70,567 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Colorado (United States) |
| County : | Douglas County |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 6,224 feet / 1897 meters |
| Capital city : | Castle Rock is capital of Douglas County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1874 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 17:04:18 (10th July 2025) |
| Postal code : | 80104 |
| Population growth : | 31.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Castle Rock is located at 39°22'20"N 104°51'22"W (39.3722100, -104.8560900).
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Official website of Castle Rock
Demographics
The population of Castle Rock increased by 31.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 48,231 | - | census |
| 2011 | 49,693 | 2.94% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 51,017 | 2.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 52,657 | 3.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 55,154 | 4.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 57,175 | 3.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 59,284 | 3.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 62,297 | 4.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 65,000 | 4.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 68,484 | 5.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 70,567 | 2.95% | estimation process |
Other Places in Castle Rock
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People born in Castle Rock (9)
People born in Castle Rock, including basketball player-coach Ann Strother, musician Nelson Rangell, japanologist Edward Seidensticker, .
List
- Jim Cottrell (American football player) he was born in 13/01/1983
- Nathan Sliwinski (American ice hockey player (1990-)) he was born in 11/10/1990
- Christian McCaffrey (American football player) he was born in 07/06/1996
- Max McCaffrey (American football player) he was born in 17/05/1994
- Will Owen (American racing driver) he was born in 23/03/1995
- Dylan McCaffrey he was born in 25/03/1999
Schools in Castle Rock
College & universities near Castle Rock, CO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491792 | Stacey James Institute | Parker (CO) | 80134-3358 |
| 484640 | University of Phoenix-Colorado | Lone Tree (CO) | 80124 |
| 476823 | New Dimensions Beauty Academy Inc | Parker (CO) | 80138-9801 |
| 480790 | Rocky Vista University | Parker (CO) | 80134 |
| 466161 | National American University-Centennial | Centennial (CO) | 80122-3157 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Castle Rock, CO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEB | Denver (Bus Station), Colorado | 1055 19th Street | BUS |
| DEN | Union Station | 1701 Wynkoop Street | RAIL |
| PJT | Pine Junction, CO | 76 Mount Evans Boulevard | BUS |
| COS | Colorado Springs, Colorado | 120 South Weber Street | BUS |
| BLD | Boulder, Colorado | 30th & Diagonal Highway | BUS |
Post offices near Castle Rock
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock Post Office | Castle Rock (CO) | 80104 |
| Franktown Post Office | Franktown (CO) | 80116 |
| Sedalia Post Office | Sedalia (CO) | 80135 |
| Larkspur Post Office | Larkspur (CO) | 80118 |
| Louvier Post Office | Louviers (CO) | 80131 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Castle Rock , Washington city in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States with a population of 2,304 people.
- Castle Rock , Minnesota unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States with a population of 1,356 people.
- Castle Rock , Wisconsin town in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 253 people.
Other cities in Douglas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Douglas County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands Ranch | 96,713 | Census designated place |
| Parker | 58,673 | The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado. |
| Castle Pines | 11,664 | City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America |
| The Pinery | 10,517 | Census designated place |
| Roxborough Park | 9,099 | Census designated place |
| Stonegate | 8,962 | Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado |
| Acres Green | 3,007 | Census-designated place (CDP) in northern Douglas County, Colorado, United States |
| Perry Park | 1,646 | Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado |
| Carriage Club | 1,090 | Town |
| Larkspur | 203 | Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Castle Rock distances to largest Colorado cities
