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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

Total population
204
−29%since 2023
from 287 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
182 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 256 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.0
+26%since 2023
from 50.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
19622124627029520202024Castella
2024204
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.5%(3)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92%(4)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.9%(10)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.9%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241%(2)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.4%(11)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.3%(19)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.9%(12)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.6%(40)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7429.9%(61)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.8%(24)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.9%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,556 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $354,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $810 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
54.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+20%since 2023
from 5.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(155)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(16)
Diversity Score
49
+60%since 2023
from 31 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican13.7%(28)
Spaniard1.5%(3)
Ancestry
English22.5%(46)
Irish22.5%(46)
German20.6%(42)
Italian4.4%(9)
Scottish3.4%(7)
French2.9%(6)
Greek2%(4)
Hungarian1.5%(3)
Swedish1.5%(3)
Dutch1%(2)
Czech0.5%(1)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish0.5%(1)
Polish0.5%(1)
Portuguese0.5%(1)
Russian0.5%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−43%since 2023
from 25.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
Female
54.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
Foreign born
9.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.9%(24)
Married57%(49)
Widowed2.3%(2)
Divorced12.8%(11)
Women 15+
Never married13.9%(14)
Married51.5%(52)
Widowed15.8%(16)
Divorced18.8%(19)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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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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