CastlewoodVirginia
Castlewood is a census-designated place (CDP) in western Russell County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Castlewood had a population of 1,704.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Castlewood
Castlewood, VA is a small unincorporated community located in southwestern Virginia.
Officially, Castlewood is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 7.2 square miles.
What Makes Castlewood Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southwestern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Castlewood
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Castlewood
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Castlewood
- Castlewood Elementary
- Castlewood High
- Copper Creek Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.