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Castor

Louisiana · 258 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 $38,750. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value is $67,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
+23%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
217 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
−6%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
831622413203991990201020202024Castor
2024325
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,035
+34%since 2000
from $11,963 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade36.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.0%
−44.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
2.6%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−25%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(228)
Black9.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other1.3%(3)
Diversity Score28%(72)
Diversity Score
28
−19%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
−3%since 2000
from 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.1%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castor, Louisiana?

Castor, Louisiana has about 258 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castor, Louisiana?

The typical household in Castor, Louisiana earns about $38,750 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 $67,500, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Castor, Louisiana?

About 27.7% 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 5.3% 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 76 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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