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Castlewood

South Dakota · 666 residents · 1.15 sq mi
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Castlewood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,607. Population has grown 20% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $55,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

666
+20%since 1990
from 554 in 1990
1990 – 2025
579 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 482 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
+7%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5296046797548291990201020202024Castlewood
2024804
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,607
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,896 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,682
+114%since 1990
from $8,258 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.1%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,800
+79%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$381
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245 in 1990
US average: $602
80.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
19.4% rent
1.5
+28%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(549)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(12)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(657)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
1
−66%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.3%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−34%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castlewood, South Dakota?

Castlewood, South Dakota has about 666 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Castlewood, South Dakota earns about $36,607 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 $55,800, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Castlewood, South Dakota?

About 16.4% 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 7.1% of people in Castlewood, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castlewood, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Castlewood, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 112 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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