Castle Rock, CO Location Overview

Castle Rock is the county seat and most populous municipality in Douglas County with a population of more than 80,000 residents. Castle Rock is ideally situated between Colorado’s two largest metropolitan areas, Denver and Colorado Springs. Businesses enjoy its proximity to both destinations as well as its qualified workforce and abundance of business and development opportunities. Residents love its small-town charm, historic downtown, 6,000 acres of open space, 95 miles of trails, fresh clean air, and excellent education systems.

Douglas County grew 191% between 1990 and 2000 making it the fastest growing county in the U.S. in the decade. It grew another 63% from 2000 to 2007, ranking 11th nationally. Much of that growth occurred in the Town of Castle Rock. With a median household income of $127,433, Douglas County ranked as the 9th wealthiest county in the U.S. in 2022. Additionally, the county came in as the 3rd healthiest community according to the evaluated 10 different categories that contribute to community health. In the economy category, Douglas County earned a perfect 100/100 score, the only community to hit that mark.