Castlewood is a city located in Dickenson County, Russell County, and Wise County Virginia. Castlewood has a 2024 population of 929. Castlewood is currently declining at a rate of -9.37% annually and its population has decreased by -29.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,315 in 2020.
The average household income in Castlewood is $59,534 with a poverty rate of 30.75%. The median age in Castlewood is 61.1 years: 61.4 years for males, and 57.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Castlewood was:
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 570 | 1.91 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Married | 240 | 2.08 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Non Family | 223 | 1.09 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Female | 91 | 3.36 | 17.6 | 82.4 |
| Male | 16 | 2.31 | 100 | 0 |
2.09
Average Family Size
1.91
Average Household Size
64.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
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
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.21%.
All
Male
Female
$48,250
Average Earnings
$49,250
Average Male
$42,273
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.56% of Castlewood residents speak only English, while 2.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.72% of the population.
rate
30.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.95%
Male Poverty Rate
37.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Castlewood is White, with 30.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Castlewood is White, with 30.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.38%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
65.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
31.6%
Labor Force Participation
31%
Employment Rate
2%
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
82.26%
Born in Castlewood
98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born
1.6%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.4% of Castlewood residents were born in the United States, with 82.26% having been born in Virginia. 1.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 929 | -96 | -9.37% |
| 2023 | 1,025 | -97 | -8.65% |
| 2022 | 1,122 | -116 | -9.37% |
| 2021 | 1,238 | -77 | -5.86% |
| 2020 | 1,315 | -470 | -26.33% |
| 2019 | 1,785 | -273 | -13.27% |
| 2018 | 2,058 | 157 | 8.26% |
| 2017 | 1,901 | 168 | 9.69% |
| 2016 | 1,733 | -142 | -7.57% |
| 2015 | 1,875 | 244 | 14.96% |
| 2014 | 1,631 | -28 | -1.69% |
| 2013 | 1,659 | -67 | -3.88% |
| 2012 | 1,726 | -233 | -11.89% |
| 2011 | 1,959 | -86 | -4.21% |
| 2010 | 2,045 | 0 | 0% |