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 $66,201 with a poverty rate of 13.83%. The median age in Castor township is 42.1 years: 41.1 years for males, and 46.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Castor township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,518 | 95.8% |
| Two or more races | 112 | 2.37% |
| Other race | 60 | 1.27% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 0.55% |
| 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 | 1,774 | 2.59 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Married | 995 | 3.1 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Non Family | 477 | 1.13 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Female | 214 | 3.36 | 28.5 | 71.5 |
| Male | 88 | 2.8 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
3
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 554 | 15.66% |
| Associates Degree | 161 | 4.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 427 | 12.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 110 | 3.11% |
| High School Graduate | 1,466 | 41.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 193 | 5.46% |
| Some College | 626 | 17.7% |
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 | 3,388 | 2,684 | 496 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 56 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 42 | 4 |
| Other Race | 40 | 6 | 0 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,981 | $60,372 | $58,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,778 | $40,000 | $16,486 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,750 | $29,519 | $11,742 |
| Overall | $34,280 | $47,819 | $28,179 |
| Some College | $51,059 | $51,801 | $36,042 |
$34,280
Average Earnings
$47,819
Average Male
$28,179
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.54% of Castor township residents speak only English, while 1.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,339 | 625 | 14.4% |
| Multiple | 112 | 14 | 12.5% |
13.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.02%
Male Poverty Rate
14.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Castor township is White, with 14.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Castor township is Multiple, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.64% |
| High School | 14.51% |
| Some College | 10.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 58.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.41% |
| Male Employed | 8.59% |
| Female Employed | 4.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,117 | $76,518 |
| Households | $53,462 | $66,201 |
| Married Families | $72,218 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,573 | $33,933 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
359
Number of Veterans
334
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 139 |
| First Gulf War | 95 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 119 |
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
| 75+ | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 356 | 9.88% |
| Black | 3 | 11.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
80.89%
Born in Castor township
99.87%
Native Born
0.13%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.87% of Castor township residents were born in the United States, with 80.89% having been born in Missouri. 0.13% 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% |