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Castlewood

South Dakota · 627 residents · 1.15 sq mi
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Castlewood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,903. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
627
−6%since 2000
from 666 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
545 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+3%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5296046797548291990201020202024Castlewood
2024804
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,903
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,607 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,209
+14%since 2000
from $17,682 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+30%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(605)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score6.8%(42)
Diversity Score
7
+793%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
44.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castlewood, South Dakota?

Castlewood, South Dakota has about 627 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Castlewood, South Dakota earns about $40,903 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 $81,300, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Castlewood, South Dakota?

About 5.6% 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 8.8% 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 73 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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