Castor, Louisiana
Castor: village in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Castor is a village located in the county of Bienville Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 258 and a population density of 217 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 242 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Castor
| Population | 242 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| County | Bienville Parish |
| Postal code | 71016 |
| Phone Area Codes | 3018 |
| Area | 1.19 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.2532,-93.1657 |
| Altitude | 174 feet / 53 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:58:24 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 203 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.61% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Castor is located at 32°15'12"N 93°9'57"W (32.2532100, -93.1657200).
Castor map
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Castor decreased by 6.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 258 | - | census |
| 2011 | 257 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 255 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 252 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 248 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 251 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 251 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 248 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 242 | -2.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 242 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 242 | 0% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Castor, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160010 | Northwest Louisiana Technical College | Minden (LA) | 71055-0000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Castor, LA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHR | Shreveport, Louisiana | 451 Clyde Fant Parkway | BUS |
| SHG | Shreveport, LA | 408 Fannin Street | BUS |
| MHL | Marshall | 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Castor.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Castor Post Office | Castor (LA) | 71016 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Castor, Missouri unincorporated community in Missouri with a population of 4,951 people.
Other cities in Bienville Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bienville Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 2,648 | Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States |
| Ringgold | 1,336 | Town in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Gibsland | 858 | City in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Pleasant Hill | 680 | Village in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Saline | 265 | Village in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Lucky | 252 | Village in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Bienville | 192 | Village in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Jamestown | 123 | Village in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Bryceland | 99 | Village in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Mount Lebanon | 69 | Town in Bienville Parish, Louisiana |