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Castle Hills, Texas
City
Location of Castle Hills, Texas
Location of Castle Hills, Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Bexar
Area
 • Total 2.47 sq mi (6.40 km2)
 • Land 2.47 sq mi (6.40 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
840 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 3,978
 • Density 1,810.45/sq mi (698.97/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78213
Area code(s) 210, 726 (planned)
FIPS code 48-13276
GNIS feature ID 1332298
Website http://www.cityofcastlehills.com/

Castle Hills is a small city in Bexar County, Texas, United States. It's like an island because it's completely surrounded by the bigger city of San Antonio. In 2020, about 3,978 people lived there.

Where is Castle Hills Located?

Castle Hills is found in northern Bexar County, Texas. It's about seven miles north of Downtown San Antonio. The city is split into two parts by a major highway called I-410.

The city covers about 2.5 square miles (6.4 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.

What is the Weather Like in Castle Hills?

Castle Hills has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool.

Who Lives in Castle Hills?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1960 2,622
1970 5,311 102.6%
1980 4,773 −10.1%
1990 4,198 −12.0%
2000 4,202 0.1%
2010 4,116 −2.0%
2020 3,978 −3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

The population of Castle Hills has changed over the years. In 1960, there were 2,622 people. The population grew to 5,311 in 1970. By 2020, the population was 3,978 people.

Castle Hills racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 1,829 45.98%
Black or African American (NH) 60 1.51%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 5 0.13%
Asian (NH) 73 1.84%
Pacific Islander (NH) 2 0.05%
Some Other Race (NH) 20 0.5%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 105 2.64%
Hispanic or Latino 1,884 47.36%
Total 3,978

In 2020, there were 3,978 people living in Castle Hills. These people lived in 1,558 households. About 1,106 of these households were families.

Many different groups of people live in Castle Hills. In 2020, about 46% of residents were White (not Hispanic). About 47% of residents were Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Castle Hills in 2010 was 54 years old. About 17% of the population was under 18 years old.

What About Schools in Castle Hills?

The North East Independent School District serves the city of Castle Hills.

Elementary Schools

Two elementary schools are located within the city limits. These are Castle Hills Elementary School and Jackson Keller Elementary School. They serve different parts of the city.

Middle and High Schools

Students in Castle Hills attend different middle schools. Jackson Middle School and Nimitz Middle School, both in San Antonio, serve parts of Castle Hills. All high school students attend LEE High School.

LEE High School also has special programs. These include the International School of the Americas (ISA) and the North East School of the Arts (NESA). It also has the STEM Academy for grades 6-12.

Private Schools

There are also private schools in the area. These include Antonian College Preparatory High School, St. George Episcopal School, and The Christian School at Castle Hills.

Parks and Fun Things to Do

Castle Hills has places for recreation and outdoor activities.

The Commons at Castle Hills

This is a recreational area that opened in 2003. It's a place where people can enjoy different activities. It is located between the fire station and city hall.

McGimsey Boy Scout Camp

This is a large park covering 140 acres (0.57 square kilometers). It is used by the BSA for their activities.

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