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Castella

California · 204 residents · 1.119 sq mi
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Castella has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,000. Population has fallen 29% since 2023, a loss of 83 residents. Median home value is $317,600. With a median age of 64.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

204
−29%since 2023
from 287 in 2023
2020 – 2024
182 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 256 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
64.0
+26%since 2023
from 50.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
19622124627029520202024Castella
2024204
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,556 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$38,263
−6%since 2023
from $40,554 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
24.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.496
+8%since 2023
from 0.459 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing13%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$317,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $354,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$840
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $810 in 2023
US average: $1,442
87.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
13.0% rent
54.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
50.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
6.5
+20%since 2023
from 5.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(8)
Diversity Score30.8%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(155)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(16)
Diversity Score49.2%(100)
49
+60%since 2023
from 31 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
14.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−43%since 2023
from 25.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
57.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
38.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
29.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
27.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
31.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
54.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
9.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
17.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
17.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
84.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
89.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
9.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castella, California?

Castella, California has about 204 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castella, California?

The typical household in Castella, California earns about $49,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castella, California expensive?

In Castella, California, the median home is worth about $317,600, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Castella, California?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Castella, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castella, California?

About 24.0% of people in Castella, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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