Castor
Village in Bienville Parish, Louisiana
Castor is a village in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, with 230 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 174 ft (53 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jamestown, 6.5 miles N.
- 230residents (2020 Census)
- 174 ftelevation · 53 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 193 / sq mipopulation density
- 71016ZIP code
About Castor
Castor is a village in Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Castor had a population of 230. The median age was 32.2 years. The village was established in 1900. The name "Castor" refers to the genus Castoridae or beaver, a Latin term, contrary to an oral tradition of the word being Native American in origin.
Castor's ZIP code is 71016. A number of surrounding smaller villages, both incorporated and not, including Roy, utilize the ZIP code of Castor.
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Living in Castor
- Median household income
- $30,179
- Median home value
- $90,000
- Median rent
- $435/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Castor had 230 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 230 |
|---|---|
| Density | 193 per sq mi (75 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Castor at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bienville Parish |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 230 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.19 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2549° N, 93.1660° W |
| ZIP code | 71016 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2213260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Castor
- Jamestown6.5 mi N
- Ringgold8.5 mi NW
- Lucky8.9 mi E
- Hall Summit9.7 mi SW
- Ashland9.8 mi S
- Martin11.2 mi S
- Saline12.8 mi SE
- Bienville13.4 mi NE
- Heflin15.4 mi NW
- Bryceland16.7 mi NE
- Edgefield17.3 mi SW
- Mount Lebanon18.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Castor
What county is Castor in?
Castor is in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Castor, LA?
230 people lived in Castor at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Castor, LA?
The ZIP code of Castor is 71016.
What is the elevation of Castor?
174 feet (53 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Castor?
Jamestown (6.5 mi), Ringgold (8.5 mi), Lucky (8.9 mi), Hall Summit (9.7 mi), Ashland (9.8 mi).
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