Castlewood, VA is a small town located in Russell County, Virginia with a population of 1,238 people. The population density is 252 people per square mile as compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses in Castlewood include Nelson’s General Store, which serves as an important hub for locals and visitors alike; Galaxie Leatherworks; and Castlewood Lumber Company. Year-round outdoor activities available in and around Castlewood include camping, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking trails, bird watching, mountain biking and more. This area also boasts many organizations such as the Friends of Clinch River State Park and the Castlewood Lions Club working to protect the local environment and wildlife habitats. Each year there are several sporting events including the Annual Clinch River Days Festival featuring bass fishing competitions and the Castlewood High School Braves football games.
The population in Castlewood is 1,238. There are 172 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Castlewood is 53.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Castlewood is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Castlewood
- 51.0% are married
- 14.8% are divorced
- 24.4% are married with children
- 33.8% have children, but are single
Race in Castlewood
- 95.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander