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Castor

Louisiana · 219 residents (2025 est.) · 1.191 sq mi
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Castor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,179. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 13% 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 $90,000. The poverty rate of 45.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
325
+56%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
273 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+3%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:219 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
831622413203991990201020202024Castor
2024325
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,179
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,322
+45%since 2000
from $11,963 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+32%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$435
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+28%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
10
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(176)
Black12%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.4%(72)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72%(234)
Black24%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other3.1%(10)
Diversity Score52.9%(172)
Diversity Score
53
+54%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.2%
+11.2 ptssince 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
20.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2011
from 22.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 40.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 64.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
52.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2017
from 68.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castor, Louisiana?

Castor, Louisiana has about 325 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castor, Louisiana?

The typical household in Castor, Louisiana earns about $30,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castor, Louisiana expensive?

In Castor, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Castor, Louisiana?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Castor, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castor, Louisiana?

About 45.8% of people in Castor, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castor, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Castor, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 143 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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