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Castlewood

South Dakota · 554 residents · 1.15 sq mi
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Castlewood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,896. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 112 residents. Median home value is $23,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

554
−17%vs 2000
vs 666 in 2000
1990 – 2025
482 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.9
−6%vs 2000
vs 35.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5296046797548291990201020202024Castlewood
2024804
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,896
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,607 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,258
−53%vs 2000
vs $17,682 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$23,700
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$245
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $381 in 2000
US average: $450
79.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.6% in 2000
20.9% rent
1.2
−22%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(657)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(549)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score2.2%(12)
2
+196%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.9%
−12.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+52%vs 2000
vs 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Castlewood, South Dakota?

Castlewood, South Dakota has about 554 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Castlewood, South Dakota?

The typical household in Castlewood, South Dakota earns about $19,896 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castlewood, South Dakota expensive?

In Castlewood, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $23,700, and the typical rent is about $245 a month.

How educated are people in Castlewood, South Dakota?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Castlewood, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castlewood, South Dakota?

About 9.2% of people in Castlewood, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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