Castorland, New York

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Population in 2022: 339 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +10.8%
Males: 149  (44.2%)
Females: 190  (55.8%)
Median resident age:

31.5 years
New York median age:

40.0 years

Zip codes: 13620.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,986 (it was $33,125 in 2000)
Castorland:

$54,986
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,954 (it was $12,101 in 2000)

Castorland village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $157,408 (it was $61,300 in 2000)
Castorland:

$157,408
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $195,982; detached houses: $185,821; townhouses or other attached units: $343,653; in 2-unit structures: $649,528; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $681,838; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $414,780; mobile homes: $75,743

Median gross rent in 2022: $899.

March 2022 cost of living index in Castorland: 94.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.1%
(11.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 71.4% for Black residents, 54.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Castorland, NY (2022)
    • 36191.2%White alone
    • 133.3%Black alone
    • 112.8%Two or more races
    • 41.0%Hispanic

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According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Castorland, New York as of May 08, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Castorland is 122 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (39.8%), German (11.7%), English (6.3%), Swiss (6.3%), French (3.9%), Ukrainian (2.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 739 feet

Land area: 0.28 square miles.

Population density: 1,201 people per square mile   (low).

Castorland, New York map

9 residents are foreign born (2.3% Europe).

This village:

2.3%
New York:

22.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Castorland village:

2.1% ($1,310)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Utica, NY (56.5 miles , pop. 60,651).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (116.4 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (226.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Denmark, NY (2.2 miles ),
Croghan, NY (2.5 miles ),
Lowville, NY (2.7 miles ),
New Bremen, NY (2.7 miles ),
Copenhagen, NY (2.8 miles ),
Carthage, NY (2.8 miles ),
West Carthage, NY (2.8 miles ),
Harrisburg, NY (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 43.89 N, Longitude: 75.51 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 315

Distribution of median household income in Castorland, NY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Castorland, NY in 2022
Castorland satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.6%
New York:

4.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +13 (+4.4%).
Most common industries in Castorland, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Paper (12.5%)
  • Public administration (12.5%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Food (8.1%)
  • Health care (8.1%)
  • Social assistance (8.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (17.2%)
  • Paper (15.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (9.4%)
  • Public administration (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (16.7%)
  • Health care (15.3%)
  • Social assistance (15.3%)
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Paper (9.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Castorland, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.6%)
  • Food processing workers (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14.1%)
  • Food processing workers (14.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (9.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.3%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.9%)
  • Computer specialists (5.6%)
  • Registered nurses (5.6%)
  • Child care workers (5.6%)

Average climate in Castorland, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Castorland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 58.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 99.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 98.3 miles away from Castorland center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 197.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 298.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.6 miles away from Castorland center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lewis County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Snows: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Castorland topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Castorland:

  • LEWIS COUNTY PUB HEALTH CHHA (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; LOWVILLE, NY)
  • LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; LOWVILLE, NY)
  • LEWIS COUNTY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; LOWVILLE, NY)
  • THE COUNTRY MANOR NURSING AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CARTHAGE, NY)
  • CARTHAGE AREA HOSPITAL, INC Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; CARTHAGE, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Castorland:

  • Jefferson Community College (about 23 miles; Watertown, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,886)
  • St Lawrence University (about 52 miles; Canton, NY; FT enrollment: 2,501)
  • SUNY College of Technology at Canton (about 53 miles; Canton, NY; FT enrollment: 3,411)
  • Utica College (about 57 miles; Utica, NY; FT enrollment: 2,952)
  • Mohawk Valley Community College (about 58 miles; Utica, NY; FT enrollment: 5,693)
  • Clarkson University (about 60 miles; Potsdam, NY; FT enrollment: 3,472)
  • SUNY College at Oswego (about 60 miles; Oswego, NY; FT enrollment: 7,550)

Private high schools in Castorland:

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Lewis County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Castorland and their reported violations in the past:

DEER RIVER QUICK STOP (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 regular monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Castorland that have no violations reported:

  • CASTORLAND VILLAGE (Population served: 320, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • CROSSROADS TAVERN (Population served: 54, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

69.3%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.5%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

24 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
12 people in religious group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Castorland:

Marital status in Castorland, NY
  • Never married: 39.8%
  • Now married: 45.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

For population 25 years and over in Castorland:

  • High school or higher: 85.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 9.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.5
New York average:

13.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Castorland, NY (based on Lewis County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,44317
Evangelical Protestant2,69321
Mainline Protestant2,15525
Other1151
None15,681-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
This county:

3.41 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Lewis County:

4.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 28
Here:

10.61 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.6%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Lewis County:

27.4%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.4%
New York:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Castorland:

46.4%
New York:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Castorland:

42.2%
New York:

48.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.1
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

27.9%
New York:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.6%
New York:

11.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Castorland:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Castorland:

35.3%
New York:

33.4%

General health condition:
Castorland:

52.5%
New York:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.5%
New York:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Castorland, NY Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$1,320$15,8400$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$527
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$900
Totals for Government 1$1,320$15,8406$1,427

Castorland government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $107,000 ($315.63)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $70,000 ($206.49)
    Sewerage: $33,000 ($97.35)
    Solid Waste Management: $22,000 ($64.90)
    Water Utilities: $21,000 ($61.95)
    Financial Administration: $10,000 ($29.50)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($20.65)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($14.75)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($11.80)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($2.95)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($8.85)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $50,000 ($147.49)

Castorland government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $41,000 ($120.94)
    Other: $16,000 ($47.20)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($14.75)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($5.90)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($2.95)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $42,000 ($123.89)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($8.85)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($8.85)
  • Tax - Property: $76,000 ($224.19)
    Other License: $3,000 ($8.85)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($5.90)

Castorland government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $564,000 ($1663.72)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $558,000 ($1646.02)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $30,000 ($88.50)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $25,000 ($73.75)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $465,000 ($1371.68)

Castorland government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $427,000 ($1259.59)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $410,000 ($1209.44)

Strongest AM radio stations in Castorland:

  • WNER (1410 AM; 5 kW; WATERTOWN, NY)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTNY (790 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF WATERTOWN, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WADR (1480 AM; 5 kW; REMSEN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHEN (620 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSCP (1070 AM; daytime; 2 kW; SANDY CREEK-PULASKI, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WRUN (1150 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY)
  • WIBX (950 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Castorland:

  • WBDI (106.7 FM; COPENHAGEN, NY; Owner: FORCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WJNY (90.9 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: PUBLIC B/CNG COUNCIL CENTRAL NY, INC)
  • WLLG (99.3 FM; LOWVILLE, NY; Owner: THE FLACK BROADCASTING GROUP L.L.C.)
  • WTOJ (103.1 FM; CARTHAGE, NY; Owner: CLANCY-MANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFRY-FM (97.5 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF WATERTOWN, INC.)
  • WWJS (90.1 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: LIBERTY COMMUNICATIONS FAMILY B/G)
  • WSLJ (88.9 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WXLH (91.3 FM; BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WRVJ (91.7 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WCIZ-FM (93.3 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF WATERTOWN, INC.)
  • W201CB (88.1 FM; LOWVILLE, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • W220BO (91.9 FM; LOWVILLE, NY; Owner: BLACK RIVER VALLEY GOSPEL RADIO, INC)
  • W261CP (100.1 FM; LOWVILLE, NY; Owner: ENNIS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Castorland:

  • WWTI (Channel 50; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WPBS-TV (Channel 16; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV COUNCIL, INC)
  • WWNY-TV (Channel 7; CARTHAGE, NY; Owner: UNITED COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WNYF-CA (Channel 25; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: UNITED COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 5.0mTotal length
  • $949,000Total costs
  • 2,893Total average daily traffic
  • 176Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,390Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 43.879778 Lon: -75.447944, Call Sign: WPUT992,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.562 MHz, 456.562 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/2002, Expiration Date: 05/02/2012, Cancellation Date: 07/07/2012, Certifier: Paul H Lyndaker, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N2GNJ, Licensee ID: L01252299, Grant Date: 03/09/2017, Expiration Date: 05/30/2027, Certifier: Thomas M Kalamas, Registrant: Thomas M Kalamas, 6220 Swiss Road, Castorland, NY 13620-1244

  • Call Sign: WB2OFM, Licensee ID: L00820482, Grant Date: 02/26/2004, Expiration Date: 05/10/2014, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2016, Certifier: Richard W Hoch, Registrant: Richard W Hoch, 6507 Cross Road, Castorland, NY 13620

  • Call Sign: KD2LWO, Licensee ID: L02052877, Grant Date: 09/22/2016, Expiration Date: 09/22/2026, Certifier: Nicholas J Astafan Jr, Registrant: Nicholas J Astafan Jr, P O Box 52, Castorland, NY 13620

  • Call Sign: KD2WDE, Licensee ID: L02438097, Grant Date: 04/09/2021, Expiration Date: 04/09/2031, Certifier: Celene N Wallace, Registrant: Celene N Wallace, 4983 State Route 410, Castorland, NY 13620


Most common first names in Castorland, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1180.9 years
Mary986.2 years
Francis681.5 years
Dorothy674.5 years
Robert575.0 years
Richard564.4 years
Paul579.4 years
Lyle570.8 years
Gerald566.4 years
Howard479.3 years
Most common last names in Castorland, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Zehr1380.4 years
Virkler1185.4 years
Noftsier980.5 years
Lehman978.0 years
Herzig872.0 years
Hoppel876.8 years
Pate773.3 years
Yousey783.4 years
Johnson685.7 years
Widrick673.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Castorland, NY
  • 52.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 22.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.4%Wood
  • 4.5%Electricity
  • 1.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Castorland, NY
  • 44.4%Electricity
  • 29.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.9%No fuel used
  • 5.6%Solar energy
  • 2.8%Utility gas


Castorland compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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