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Castle Point

Missouri · 2,815 residents · 0.608 sq mi
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Castle Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,317. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 1,744 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $51,100. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,815
−38%since 2000
from 4,559 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,630 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 7,498 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
+25%since 2000
from 27.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Castle Point
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,317
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,081 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,162
+68%since 2000
from $11,386 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,100
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
51.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.4%(428)
Black88.6%(4,038)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(19)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.6%(1,031)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.2%(119)
Black89.9%(2,532)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(54)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0.6%(16)
Diversity Score16.9%(476)
Diversity Score
17
−25%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
61.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castle Point, Missouri?

Castle Point, Missouri has about 2,815 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castle Point, Missouri?

The typical household in Castle Point, Missouri earns about $28,317 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castle Point, Missouri expensive?

In Castle Point, Missouri, the median home is worth about $51,100, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Castle Point, Missouri?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Castle Point, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castle Point, Missouri?

About 29.7% of people in Castle Point, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castle Point, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Castle Point, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,194 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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