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Castleberry

Alabama · 447 residents (2025 est.) · 1.711 sq mi
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Castleberry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,923. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 311 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $51,400. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
−53%since 2000
from 590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
163 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
+49%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:447 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2363654946237521990201020202024Castleberry
2024279
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,923
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,204 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,913
+44%since 2000
from $13,154 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−18%since 2010
from 0.524 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
36.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+69%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(373)
Black35.6%(210)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.6%(340)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71%(198)
Black26.9%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(6)
Diversity Score53%(148)
Diversity Score
53
−8%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 38.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.5%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 28.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.1%
+40.1 ptssince 2017
from 40.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castleberry, Alabama?

Castleberry, Alabama has about 279 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castleberry, Alabama?

The typical household in Castleberry, Alabama earns about $21,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castleberry, Alabama expensive?

In Castleberry, Alabama, the median home is worth about $51,400, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Castleberry, Alabama?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Castleberry, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castleberry, Alabama?

About 17.6% of people in Castleberry, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castleberry, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Castleberry, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 427 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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