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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

White Castle

Louisiana · 1,946 residents · 0.733 sq mi
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White Castle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,435. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,500. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,946
−7%since 1990
from 2,102 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,655 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 2,868 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
+7%since 1990
from 29.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024White Castle
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,435
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,056 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,246
+66%since 1990
from $7,359 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.3%
−10.5 ptssince 1990
from 41.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$286
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $219 in 1990
US average: $602
58.7%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 50.5% in 1990
41.3% rent
2.5
−17%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(809)
Black61.5%(1,293)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(1,314)
2000
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(426)
Black76.2%(1,483)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(28)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score45.9%(893)
46
−27%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.9%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−30%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in White Castle, Louisiana?

White Castle, Louisiana has about 1,946 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in White Castle, Louisiana?

The typical household in White Castle, Louisiana earns about $19,435 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Castle, Louisiana expensive?

In White Castle, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $48,500, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.

How educated are people in White Castle, Louisiana?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in White Castle, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Castle, Louisiana?

About 31.3% of people in White Castle, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Castle, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, White Castle, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 156 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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