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Castleford

Idaho · 230 residents (2025 est.) · 0.096 sq mi
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Castleford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,667. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 94 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
183
−34%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,906 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 2,885 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+43%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:230 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1211632062492911990201020202024Castleford
2024183
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,667
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,529
+127%since 2000
from $9,046 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
+27%since 2010
from 0.250 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing43.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction43.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance17.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$857
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino38.3%(106)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(165)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino49.2%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(114)
Diversity Score
62
+5%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.1%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
33.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
24.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2013
from 63.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.5%
+33.9 ptssince 2017
from 46.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 66.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.9%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 34.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castleford, Idaho?

Castleford, Idaho has about 183 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castleford, Idaho?

The typical household in Castleford, Idaho earns about $46,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castleford, Idaho expensive?

In Castleford, Idaho, the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Castleford, Idaho?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Castleford, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castleford, Idaho?

About 20.2% of people in Castleford, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castleford, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Castleford, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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