Castor, Louisiana
Village · Population 224 · #264 in Louisiana
About Castor
Castor is a tiny community in northwestern Louisiana, home to 224 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Castor holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.19 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 188 residents per square mile.
📰 Castor News Today
- Bobby Holley Obituary (2026) - Ringgold, LA - Rockett Funeral Home - Ringgold AL.com · Mar 27
- Edith Mae Sandifer Obituary March 16, 2026 - rose-neath.com rose-neath.com · Mar 16
- Edith Mae Sandifer Obituary (2026) - Minden, LA - Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Minden Legacy obituary · Mar 16
- Jerry Nathaniel Bates Obituary Shreveport Times · Jan 2
- Severe weather damage reported in parts of Louisiana, Arkansas KSLA · Oct 18
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What Makes Castor Unique
- The only place in America named Castor — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏫 Schools in Castor
- Castor High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeVillage
Population (2024)224
Rank in state#264 of 304
Land area1.19 sq mi
Density188/sq mi
Coordinates32.2549, -93.1660