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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Castor

Louisiana · 182 residents · 1.191 sq mi
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Castor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,438. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $32,500. Households here earn about 39% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

182
−13%vs 2000
vs 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
153 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.7
+2%vs 2000
vs 35.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
831622413203991990201020202024Castor
2024325
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,438
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,960
−33%vs 2000
vs $11,963 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.5%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$263
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $275 in 2000
US average: $450
85.9%
+17.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.2% in 2000
14.1% rent
2.4
+4%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(179)
Black1.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(7)
4
−88%vs 2000
vs 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
−12%vs 2000
vs 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Castor, Louisiana?

Castor, Louisiana has about 182 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Castor, Louisiana?

The typical household in Castor, Louisiana earns about $13,438 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 $32,500, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Castor, Louisiana?

About 14.3% 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 16.5% of people in Castor, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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