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Castlewood

Virginia · 1,704 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 $43,871. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 332 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,600. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,704
−16%since 2000
from 2,036 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
237 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+14%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9851K2K2K3K1990201020202024Castlewood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,871
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,232 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,321
+64%since 2000
from $14,203 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,621)
Black1.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score5.4%(92)
Diversity Score
5
+58%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castlewood, Virginia?

Castlewood, Virginia has about 1,704 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castlewood, Virginia?

The typical household in Castlewood, Virginia earns about $43,871 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 $111,600, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Castlewood, Virginia?

About 3.0% 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 31.1% 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 489 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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