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Castlewood

Virginia · 2,045 residents · 7.202 sq mi
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Castlewood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,600. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
2,045
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,036 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
284 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+2%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9851K2K2K3K1990201020202024Castlewood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,583
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,232 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,659
+31%since 2000
from $14,203 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−46.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,997)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(70)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,960)
Black1.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(36)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.8%(57)
Diversity Score14.2%(291)
Diversity Score
14
+316%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castlewood, Virginia?

Castlewood, Virginia has about 2,045 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castlewood, Virginia?

The typical household in Castlewood, Virginia earns about $33,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castlewood, Virginia expensive?

In Castlewood, Virginia, the median home is worth about $84,600, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Castlewood, Virginia?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Castlewood, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castlewood, Virginia?

About 21.3% of people in Castlewood, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castlewood, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Castlewood, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 148 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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