Castor township is located in Stoddard County Missouri. Castor township has a 2024 population of 4,660. Castor township is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually but its population has decreased by -0.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,691 in 2020.
The average household income in Castor township is $67,190 with a poverty rate of 13.2%. The median age in Castor township is 43.3 years: 41.8 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Castor township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,508 | 96.24% |
| Two or more races | 104 | 2.22% |
| Other race | 52 | 1.11% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,801 | 2.54 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Married | 1,062 | 3.11 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Non Family | 515 | 1.24 | 68 | 32 |
| Female | 165 | 2.9 | 23 | 77 |
| Male | 59 | 2.69 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
74.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 526 | 14.62% |
| Associates Degree | 215 | 5.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 423 | 11.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 117 | 3.25% |
| High School Graduate | 1,564 | 43.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 190 | 5.28% |
| Some College | 564 | 15.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,462 | 2,782 | 507 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 55 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 52 | 3 |
| Other Race | 33 | 4 | 0 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 32.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,250 | $63,611 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $168,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,799 | $35,104 | $22,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,107 | $31,534 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,554 | $47,500 | $29,191 |
| Some College | $48,309 | $54,105 | $30,643 |
$33,554
Average Earnings
$47,500
Average Male
$29,191
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.22% of Castor township residents speak only English, while 0.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,392 | 591 | 13.46% |
| Multiple | 104 | 11 | 10.58% |
| Black | 13 | 4 | 30.77% |
13.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.34%
Male Poverty Rate
14.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Castor township is Black, with 30.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Castor township is Multiple, with 10.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.72% |
| High School | 13.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 8.02% |
| Female Employed | 6.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,484 | $79,719 |
| Households | $54,821 | $67,190 |
| Married Families | $73,676 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,315 | $32,533 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
350
Number of Veterans
332
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 98 |
| First Gulf War | 95 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 92 |
| 35 to 54 | 91 |
| 75+ | 79 |
| 65 to 74 | 68 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 344 | 9.32% |
| Black | 6 | 30% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.3%
Born in Castor township
99.91%
Native Born
0.09%
Foreign Born
0.09%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.91% of Castor township residents were born in the United States, with 81.3% having been born in Missouri. 0.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,685 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2028 | 4,680 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2027 | 4,675 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2026 | 4,670 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2025 | 4,665 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2024 | 4,660 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2023 | 4,655 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 4,650 | -22 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 4,672 | -19 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 4,691 | -279 | -5.61% |
| 2019 | 4,970 | -37 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 5,007 | -27 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 5,034 | -25 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 5,059 | -46 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 5,105 | -12 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 5,117 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 5,127 | -13 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 5,140 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 5,155 | -33 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 5,188 | 0 | 0% |