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Castleberry

Alabama · 583 residents · 1.711 sq mi
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Castleberry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,381. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $56,800. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 59% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
583
−1%since 2000
from 590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
341 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+20%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2363654946237521990201020202024Castleberry
2024279
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,381
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,204 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,033
−1%since 2000
from $13,154 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,800
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$363
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.9%
−55.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+136%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(345)
Black37.9%(221)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.2%(351)
Diversity Score
60
+4%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.2%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.7%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castleberry, Alabama?

Castleberry, Alabama has about 583 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castleberry, Alabama?

The typical household in Castleberry, Alabama earns about $17,381 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 $56,800, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Castleberry, Alabama?

About 7.4% 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 41.2% 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 123 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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