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Castalia

Iowa · 145 residents · 0.578 sq mi
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Castalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,000. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
−17%since 2000
from 175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
251 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.3
+32%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1341521701882061990201020202024Castalia
2024142
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,496
+48%since 2000
from $17,228 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+39%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.8%(42)
Diversity Score
29
+193%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+209%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.4%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castalia, Iowa?

Castalia, Iowa has about 145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castalia, Iowa?

The typical household in Castalia, Iowa earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castalia, Iowa expensive?

In Castalia, Iowa, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Castalia, Iowa?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Castalia, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castalia, Iowa?

About 15.4% of people in Castalia, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castalia, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Castalia, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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