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Castor

Louisiana · 230 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 $30,789. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,300. Households here earn about 39% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
230
+10%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
193 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+1%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
831622413203991990201020202024Castor
2024325
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,789
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,327
+20%since 2000
from $11,963 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade29.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services15%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(175)
Black13%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(3)
Diversity Score36.5%(84)
Diversity Score
36
+6%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2011
from 22.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 40.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
59.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 64.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castor, Louisiana?

Castor, Louisiana has about 230 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castor, Louisiana?

The typical household in Castor, Louisiana earns about $30,789 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 $106,300.

How educated are people in Castor, Louisiana?

About 16.6% 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 18.0% 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 48 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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