Castor, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 325, Castor's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Castor is a small community located in Louisiana, within Bienville Parish. The total population is 325. It ranks as the 402nd most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Castor is 36.9 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 35.7% of the population under 18, Castor has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Castor is $30,179. This is 50% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 63% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 45.9%. This is 142% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Castor, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $90,000. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Castor is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Castor, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.