Living in White Castle, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Castle · Census data 2020–2024
White Castle has 2,237 residents with a median age of 28.8. The median household income is $18,750 (69% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $87,700, the median rent is $733/month.
White Castle at a glance
- Population
- 2,237
- Median age
- 28.8State: 38
- Median household income
- $18,750State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $87,700State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $733/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 32.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is White Castle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 69% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 23.1%; a poverty rate of 60.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in White Castle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Castle the median home value is $87,700, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $748 a month in housing costs.
White Castle median household income
The median household income in White Castle is $18,750 and the income per person is $12,038. 60.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in White Castle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 870
- Owner-occupied
- 32.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 67.1%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.98
White Castle demographics
- Population
- 2,237
- Median age
- 28.8
- Under 18
- 39.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 751
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Castle ›
Education in White Castle
6.9% of adults 25 and older in White Castle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Castle
- Unemployment rate
- 23.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.6%
White Castle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Castle | 2,237 | $18,750 | $87,700 | $733 |
| Dorseyville | 307 | $155,750 | — | — |
| St. Gabriel | 6,639 | $74,688 | $239,200 | $1,017 |
| Crescent | 376 | $83,056 | $215,200 | — |
| Plaquemine | 6,075 | $69,366 | $176,300 | $880 |
| Belle Rose | 1,400 | $60,976 | $123,000 | — |
| Donaldsonville | 6,831 | $23,618 | $185,900 | $827 |
| Gardere | 12,223 | $55,409 | $243,300 | $1,157 |
| Lemannville | 841 | $16,947 | $75,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in White Castle, LA?
The median household income in White Castle is $18,750, 69% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in White Castle?
The median home value in White Castle is $87,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in White Castle?
The median gross rent in White Castle is $733 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is White Castle, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 69% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 23.1%; a poverty rate of 60.4%.
What is the median age in White Castle?
The median age in White Castle is 28.8 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in White Castle?
The average commute to work in White Castle is 24 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Castle?
The unemployment rate in White Castle is 23.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Castle?
6.9% of adults in White Castle have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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