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Castor Overview

292
TOTAL POPULATION
116
MALE POPULATION
176
FEMALE POPULATION
65.91
MALES / 100 FEMALES
151.72
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$16,727
PER CAPITA INCOME
$27,132
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$27,969
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$15,428
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
98
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Castor Zip Codes

Castor Area Codes

Race in Castor

The most populous races in Castor are White / Caucasian (226 | 77.4%), Black / African American (55 | 18.8%), and Two or more Races (11 | 3.8%).
Race in Castor
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American5518.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino62.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian22677.4%
Two or more Races113.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total292100.0%

Ancestry in Castor

The most populous ancestries reported in Castor are American (46 | 15.8%), Irish (43 | 14.7%), Italian (21 | 7.2%), German (18 | 6.2%), and Eastern European (10 | 3.4%), together accounting for 47.2% of all Castor residents.
Ancestry in Castor
Ancestry# Population% Population
American4615.8%
Cherokee20.7%
Eastern European103.4%
English51.7%
French20.7%
German186.2%
Irish4314.7%
Italian217.2%
Mexican62.1%
Welsh20.7%
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Immigrants in Castor

Immigrants in Castor
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Castor

Sex and Age in Castor

The most populous age groups in Castor are 5 to 9 Years (25 | 21.5%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (33 | 18.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Castor
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (11.2%)12 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Years25 (21.5%)12 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years15 (12.9%)7 (4.0%)
15 to 19 Years3 (2.6%)10 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.4%)
25 to 29 Years8 (6.9%)33 (18.8%)
30 to 34 Years12 (10.3%)3 (1.7%)
35 to 39 Years1 (0.9%)8 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Years2 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years3 (2.6%)14 (8.0%)
50 to 54 Years10 (8.6%)19 (10.8%)
55 to 59 Years6 (5.2%)7 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years6 (5.2%)2 (1.1%)
65 to 69 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.4%)
70 to 74 Years4 (3.5%)3 (1.7%)
75 to 79 Years8 (6.9%)12 (6.8%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.1%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)20 (11.4%)
Total116 (100.0%)176 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Castor

Median Family Size in Castor

Median Family Size in Castor
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple29 (44.6%)3.34
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother36 (55.4%)3.00
Total Families65 (100.0%)3.15

Median Household Size in Castor

Median Household Size in Castor
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple29 (20.9%)3.34
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother36 (25.9%)3.19
Non-family74 (53.2%)1.08
Total Households139 (100.0%)2.10

Household Size by Marriage Status in Castor

Out of a total of 139 households in Castor, 65 (46.8%) are family households, while 74 (53.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 29, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 71.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Castor
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-71 (51.1%)
2-Person Households29 (20.9%)3 (2.2%)
3-Person Households7 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households15 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households7 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households7 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total65 (46.8%)74 (53.2%)

Female Fertility in Castor

Fertility by Age in Castor

Average fertility rate in Castor is 108.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 364.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Castor
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years8 (100.0%)364.0
Total8 (100.0%)108.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Castor

62.5% of women with births (8) in Castor are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 37.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 37.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Castor
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Total5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)

Fertility by Education in Castor

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Castor
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree5 (62.5%)227.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree3 (37.5%)1,000.0
Total8 (100.0%)108.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Castor

37.5% of women with births in Castor are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Castor
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)

Income in Castor

Income Overview in Castor

Per Capita Income in Castor is $16,727, while median incomes of families and households are $27,132 and $27,969 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income292$16,727
Median Family Income65$27,132
Mean Family Income65$37,914
Median Household Income139$27,969
Mean Household Income139$32,455
Income Deficit65$15,428
Wage / Income Gap (%)29238.27%
Wage / Income Gap ($)29261.73¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2920.36

Earnings by Sex in Castor

Average Earnings in Castor are $26,435, $41,250 for men and $25,463 for women, a difference of 38.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Castor
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male33 (32.0%)$41,250
Female70 (68.0%)$25,463
Total103 (100.0%)$26,435

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Castor

The most common earnings brackets in Castor are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (9 | 27.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (30 | 42.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Castor
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)1 (1.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)10 (14.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)5 (7.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)6 (8.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9992 (6.1%)1 (1.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4993 (9.1%)7 (10.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9991 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)30 (42.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9995 (15.1%)3 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9993 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9995 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9999 (27.3%)3 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9992 (6.1%)2 (2.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)2 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (100.0%)70 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Castor

Average earnings in Castor are $41,250 for men and $25,741 for women, a difference of 37.6%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $41,750, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $40,000. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $26,544, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $16,563.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Castor
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$41,750$16,563
College or Associate's Degree$40,000$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$41,250$25,741

Family Income in Castor

Family Income Brackets in Castor

According to the Castor family income data, there are 25 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 38.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Castor
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00057.7%
$10,000 to $14,999710.8%
$15,000 to $24,99969.2%
$25,000 to $34,9992538.5%
$35,000 to $49,999812.3%
$50,000 to $74,99969.2%
$75,000 to $99,99923.1%
$100,000 to $149,99969.2%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Castor

2-person families (29 | 44.6%) account for the highest median family income in Castor with $26,985 per family, while 2-person families (29 | 44.6%) have the highest median income of $13,492 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Castor
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families29 (44.6%)$26,985
3-Person Families14 (21.5%)$0
4-Person Families9 (13.9%)$0
5-Person Families6 (9.2%)$0
6-Person Families7 (10.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total65 (100.0%)$27,132

Family Income by Number of Earners in Castor

Family Income by Number of Earners in Castor
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners9 (13.9%)$0
1 Earner41 (63.1%)$27,132
2 Earners14 (21.5%)$0
3+ Earners1 (1.5%)$0
Total65 (100.0%)$27,132

Household Income in Castor

Household Income Brackets in Castor

With 37 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Castor, accounting for 26.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Castor
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001510.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991611.5%
$15,000 to $24,9992014.4%
$25,000 to $34,9993625.9%
$35,000 to $49,9993726.6%
$50,000 to $74,99964.3%
$75,000 to $99,99932.2%
$100,000 to $149,99964.3%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Castor

The median household income in Castor is $27,969, with the highest median household income of $32,500 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 50 households (36.0%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Castor
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years41 (29.5%)$26,985
45 to 64 Years50 (36.0%)$32,500
65+ Years48 (34.5%)$26,250
Total139 (100.0%)$27,969

Poverty in Castor

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Castor

With 31.9% poverty level for males and 33.0% for females among the residents of Castor, 12 to 14 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (100.0%) and 11 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Castor
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (53.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years7 (21.9%)11 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years8 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)5 (45.5%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (11.1%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)5 (62.5%)
45 to 54 Years7 (53.8%)15 (45.5%)
55 to 64 Years3 (25.0%)3 (33.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (33.3%)
75 Years and over2 (25.0%)3 (8.8%)
Total37 (31.9%)58 (33.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Castor

According to the poverty statistics in Castor, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Castor
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (46.2%)12 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years25 (78.1%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)6 (54.5%)
25 to 34 Years20 (100.0%)32 (88.9%)
35 to 44 Years3 (100.0%)3 (37.5%)
45 to 54 Years6 (46.2%)18 (54.5%)
55 to 64 Years9 (75.0%)6 (66.7%)
65 to 74 Years4 (100.0%)6 (66.7%)
75 Years and over6 (75.0%)31 (91.2%)
Total79 (68.1%)118 (67.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Castor

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Castor
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Castor

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Castor
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)7 (29.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)18 (50.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Castor

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Castor
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)7 (29.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)18 (50.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Castor

Employment by Class of Employer in Castor

Among the 98 employed individuals in Castor, private company employees (53 | 54.1%), local government employees (19 | 19.4%), and state government employees (13 | 13.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Castor
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5354.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)66.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)22.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations44.1%
Local Government Employees1919.4%
State Government Employees1313.3%
Federal Government Employees11.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total98100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Castor

Employment Status by Age in Castor
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6 (46.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years30 (73.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years12 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years9 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years28 (60.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years3 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years1 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total98 (47.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Castor

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Castor
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma28 (60.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree28 (68.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher26 (89.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total83 (61.9%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Castor

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Castor are Management (6 | 6.1%), Community & Social Service (3 | 3.1%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (3 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Castor

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Castor
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Total (Overall)31 (31.6%)67 (68.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Castor are Personal Care & Service (9 | 9.2%), Healthcare Support (6 | 6.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (5 | 5.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5 | 5.1%), and Security & Protection (3 | 3.1%).
Services Occupations in Castor

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Castor, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Castor
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Security & Protection3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total (Category)3 (10.7%)25 (89.3%)
Total (Overall)31 (31.6%)67 (68.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Castor are Office & Administration (31 | 31.6%), and Sales & Related (2 | 2.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Castor

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Castor
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Office & Administration1 (3.2%)30 (96.8%)
Total (Category)1 (3.0%)32 (97.0%)
Total (Overall)31 (31.6%)67 (68.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Castor are Construction & Extraction (19 | 19.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Castor

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Castor
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)31 (31.6%)67 (68.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Castor are Material Moving (3 | 3.1%), Production (2 | 2.0%), and Transportation (1 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Castor

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Castor
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)31 (31.6%)67 (68.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Castor

Employment Industries in Castor

The major employment industries in Castor include Finance & Insurance (20 | 20.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (19 | 19.4%), Public Administration (19 | 19.4%), Construction (14 | 14.3%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (8 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Castor

Employment Industries by Sex in Castor

The Castor industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Castor
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration4 (21.0%)15 (78.9%)
Total31 (31.6%)67 (68.4%)

Education in Castor

School Enrollment in Castor

The most common levels of schooling among the 72 students in Castor are elementary school (40 | 55.6%), middle school (19 | 26.4%), and high school (7 | 9.7%).
School Enrollment in Castor
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool68.3%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School4055.6%
Middle School1926.4%
High School79.7%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total72100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Castor

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Castor
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Castor

Arts & humanities (18 | 32.1%), literature & languages (10 | 17.9%), visual & performing arts (10 | 17.9%), science & technology (5 | 8.9%), and education (4 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 56 individuals in Castor who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Castor
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural23.6%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology23.6%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology58.9%
Business23.6%
Education47.1%
Literature & Languages1017.9%
Liberal Arts & History35.4%
Visual & Performing Arts1017.9%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities1832.1%
Total56100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Castor

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Castor

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Castor are males with 2 vehicles (14, accounting for 45.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (11, making up 20.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Castor
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle1 (3.2%)30 (44.8%)
2 Vehicles14 (45.2%)11 (16.4%)
3 Vehicles6 (19.4%)16 (23.9%)
4 Vehicles5 (16.1%)10 (14.9%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Castor

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Castor are 30 to 34 minutes (26 commuters, 26.5%), 60 to 89 minutes (21 commuters, 21.4%), and less than 5 minutes (14 commuters, 14.3%).
Commute Time in Castor
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1414.3%
5 to 9 Minutes1010.2%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes11.0%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes1212.2%
30 to 34 Minutes2626.5%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes55.1%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes2121.4%
90 or more Minutes99.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Castor

The most common commute times in Castor are 60 to 89 minutes (13 commuters, 41.9%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (26 commuters, 38.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Castor
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2 (6.5%)12 (17.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes7 (22.6%)3 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (1.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)12 (17.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)26 (38.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (7.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes13 (41.9%)8 (11.9%)
90 or more Minutes9 (29.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Castor

The most frequent times of departure to work in Castor are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (11, 35.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (31, 46.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Castor
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6 (19.4%)6 (9.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3 (9.7%)3 (4.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM11 (35.5%)11 (16.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (10.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2 (6.5%)31 (46.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1 (3.2%)6 (9.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (3.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1 (3.2%)1 (1.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Castor

Occupancy by Ownership in Castor

Of the total 139 dwellings in Castor, owner-occupied units account for 109 (78.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 30 (21.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Castor
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units10978.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3021.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units139100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Castor

Occupancy by Household Size in Castor
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7151.1%
2-Person Household3223.0%
3-Person Household75.0%
4+ Person Household2920.9%
Total Housing Units139100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Castor

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Castor
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household56 (78.9%)15 (21.1%)
2-Person Household30 (93.8%)2 (6.2%)
3-Person Household7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household16 (55.2%)13 (44.8%)
Total Housing Units109 (78.4%)30 (21.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Castor

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Castor
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
High School Diploma33 (66.0%)17 (34.0%)
College/Associate Degree35 (85.4%)6 (14.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Castor

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Castor
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3223.0%
35 to 44 Years96.5%
45 to 54 Years3625.9%
55 to 64 Years1410.1%
65 to 74 Years96.5%
75 to 84 Years1913.7%
85 Years and Over2014.4%
Total139100.0%

Housing Finances in Castor

Median Income by Occupancy in Castor

Median Income by Occupancy in Castor
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied109 (78.4%)$32,841
Renter-Occupied30 (21.6%)$14,444
Average139 (100.0%)$27,969

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Castor

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Castor
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0008 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)7 (23.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9996 (5.5%)10 (33.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)4 (13.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99914 (12.8%)2 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99936 (33.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99930 (27.5%)7 (23.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9996 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Castor

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Castor
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30021 (19.3%)5 (16.7%)
$300 to $49949 (45.0%)10 (33.3%)
$500 to $7998 (7.3%)1 (3.3%)
$800 to $99911 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49917 (15.6%)8 (26.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9993 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Castor

Housing Structures in Castor

Housing Structures in Castor
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached7453.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments32.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments21.4%
10 or more Apartments32.2%
Mobile Home / Other5741.0%
Total139100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Castor

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Castor
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other35 (61.4%)22 (38.6%)
Total109 (78.4%)30 (21.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Castor

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Castor
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms7 (6.4%)4 (13.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms61 (56.0%)18 (60.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms35 (32.1%)8 (26.7%)
8 or more Rooms6 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Castor

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Castor
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas52 (47.7%)7 (23.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity47 (43.1%)23 (76.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used3 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Castor

Household Vehicle Usage in Castor
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle31 (28.4%)7 (23.3%)
1 Vehicle43 (39.5%)15 (50.0%)
2 Vehicles25 (22.9%)2 (6.7%)
3 or more Vehicles10 (9.2%)6 (20.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Castor

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Castor

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7534
Median Property Value$65,500$132,500
Median Household Income$27,750$0
Monthly Housing Costs$329$0
Real Estate Taxes$225$16

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Castor

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Castor
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00021 (28.0%)5 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99933 (44.0%)5 (14.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99921 (28.0%)24 (70.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total75 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Castor

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Castor
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99917 (22.7%)5 (14.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99933 (44.0%)3 (8.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99913 (17.3%)3 (8.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9994 (5.3%)17 (50.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (2.7%)2 (5.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9993 (4.0%)1 (2.9%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)3 (8.8%)
Total75 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Castor

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Castor
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x34 (45.3%)41,500 (122,058.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x13 (17.3%)5 (14.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (14.7%)1 (2.9%)
4.0x or more15 (20.0%)13 (38.2%)
Total75 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Castor

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Castor
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80036 (48.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4993 (4.0%)13 (38.2%)
$800 to $1,4993 (4.0%)3 (8.8%)
Total75 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Castor

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Castor

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Castor
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years12 (80.0%)3 (20.0%)
26 to 34 Years42 (89.4%)5 (10.6%)
35 to 44 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years37 (80.4%)9 (19.6%)
55 to 64 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total275 (94.2%)17 (5.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Castor

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Castor
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen12 (80.0%)3 (20.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Castor

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Castor
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00097 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999125 (89.9%)14 (10.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99914 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (86.4%)3 (13.6%)
$100,000 and over20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Castor

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Castor
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 625 (86.2%)9 (31.0%)
6 to 18 Years55 (80.9%)13 (19.1%)
19 to 25 Years10 (66.7%)2 (13.3%)
25 to 34 Years7 (14.9%)35 (74.5%)
35 to 44 Years5 (45.5%)6 (54.5%)
45 to 54 Years21 (45.7%)18 (39.1%)
55 to 64 Years10 (47.6%)12 (57.1%)
65 to 74 Years13 (100.0%)4 (30.8%)
75 Years and over39 (92.9%)25 (59.5%)
Total185 (63.4%)124 (42.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Castor

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Castor
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years8 (28.6%)6 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
75 Years and over3 (37.5%)33 (97.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Castor

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Castor: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (37.5%)33 (97.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Castor: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (37.5%)10 (29.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Castor: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years5 (17.9%)4 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (22.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (38.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Castor: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (21.4%)4 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (77.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)23 (67.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Castor: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (17.9%)3 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)23 (67.6%)

Technology Access in Castor

Computing Device Access in Castor

Computing Device Access in Castor
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3323.7%
Smartphone10071.9%
Tablet2820.1%
No Computing Device3726.6%
Total139100.0%

Internet Access in Castor

Internet Access in Castor
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2316.6%
Cellular Data Only4834.5%
Satellite Internet53.6%
No Internet6143.9%
Total139100.0%

Castor Summary

Castor is a small town located in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It is situated in the northwest corner of the state, approximately 30 miles from the Arkansas border. The town was founded in 1883 and has a population of approximately 500 people.
Castor is located in a rural area of Louisiana, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The town is situated on the banks of the Castor River, which is a tributary of the Red River. The area is known for its abundance of wildlife, including deer, wild turkeys, and other game animals.
The economy of Castor is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.
The demographics of Castor are largely white, with a small African American population. The median household income is approximately $30,000, and the median age is around 40 years old. The town is served by the Bienville Parish School District, which provides education for students in grades K-12.
Castor is a small, rural town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. The town is home to a variety of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Castor Country Fair, which is held every summer. The town also has a number of parks and recreational areas, including the Castor River Park, which offers fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities.
Castor is a great place to live and work, and is a great example of a small town in Louisiana. The town has a strong sense of community, and its residents are proud of their heritage and culture. The town is a great place to raise a family, and offers a variety of activities and amenities for its residents.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Castor?
Total Population of Castor is 292.
What is the Total Male Population of Castor?
Total Male Population of Castor is 116.
What is the Total Female Population of Castor?
Total Female Population of Castor is 176.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Castor?
There are 65.91 Males per 100 Females in Castor.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Castor?
There are 151.72 Females per 100 Males in Castor.
What is the Median Population Age in Castor?
Median Population Age in Castor is 31.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Castor
Average Family Size in Castor is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Castor
Average Household Size in Castor is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Castor?
Per Capita income in Castor is $16,727.
What is the Median Family Income in Castor?
Median Family Income in Castor is $27,132.
What is the Median Household income in Castor?
Median Household Income in Castor is $27,969.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Castor?
Income or Wage Gap in Castor is 38.3%.
Women in Castor earn 61.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Castor?
Family Income Deficit in Castor is $15,428.
Families that are below poverty line in Castor earn $15,428 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Castor?
Inequality or Gini Index in Castor is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in Castor?
There are 98 People in the Labor Forcein in Castor.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Castor?
47.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Castor.