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Castorland

New York · 341 residents (2025 est.) · 0.337 sq mi
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Castorland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,222. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,200. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
481
+57%since 2000
from 306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,427 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 908 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
−7%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:341 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1952733514295071990201020202024Castorland
2024481
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,222
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,112
+149%since 2000
from $12,101 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+33.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−19%since 2010
from 0.546 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+55%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(296)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(430)
Black2.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(6)
Diversity Score24.4%(118)
Diversity Score
24
+330%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2011
from 40.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
57.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2017
from 79.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 91.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 6.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castorland, New York?

Castorland, New York has about 481 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castorland, New York?

The typical household in Castorland, New York earns about $57,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castorland, New York expensive?

In Castorland, New York, the median home is worth about $164,200, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Castorland, New York?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Castorland, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castorland, New York?

About 17.9% of people in Castorland, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castorland, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Castorland, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 204 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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

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