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CITY · 2020 ACS

Castella

California · 214 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 $39,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $253,600. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
214
+2%vs 2021
vs 210 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
53.5
−17%vs 2021
vs 64.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
19622124627029520202024Castella
2024204
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 50.9%(2)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.3%(7)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.1%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.7%(10)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(6)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.1%(28)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.3%(20)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.7%(25)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6421%(45)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7415.4%(33)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.9%(19)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.7%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,464
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $47,500 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,298
−9%vs 2021
vs $34,258 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade26.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $235,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $713 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.6% in 2021
30.1% rent
Afford Score
6.4
+30%vs 2021
vs 5.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic89%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(182)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(16)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other2.6%(6)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.7%(13)
Ancestry
Irish22.6%(52)
German19.6%(45)
English16.1%(37)
Italian7%(16)
American4.8%(11)
French3%(7)
Polish3%(7)
Danish2.6%(6)
Dutch2.6%(6)
Scottish2.6%(6)
Norwegian1.7%(4)
Romanian1.7%(4)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese1.3%(3)
British0.9%(2)
Finnish0.9%(2)
Welsh0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 92.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.9 min
+1%vs 2021
vs 45.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+7.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 9.9% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 26.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.0% in 2021
Female
47.4%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.0% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.8% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.6% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 214 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castella, California?

The typical household in Castella, California earns about $39,464 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 $253,600, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Castella, California?

About 13.9% 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 23.0% 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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