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White Castle

Louisiana · 1,722 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 $22,917. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,300. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,722
−12%since 2000
from 1,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,349 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,655 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
34.5
+7%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024White Castle
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,917
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,435 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$16,837
+37%since 2000
from $12,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
39.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$83,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$558
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,124
50.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
49.9% rent
3.6
+46%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(426)
Black76.2%(1,483)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(28)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.9%(893)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.3%(125)
Black90.2%(1,553)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(31)
Diversity Score22.7%(390)
23
−51%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
6.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
87.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
28.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
56.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
31.2%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

41.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
58.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
20.1%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Castle, Louisiana?

White Castle, Louisiana has about 1,722 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Castle, Louisiana earns about $22,917 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 $83,300, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in White Castle, Louisiana?

About 12.6% 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 39.5% 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 380 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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