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Castana

Iowa · 103 residents (2025 est.) · 0.907 sq mi
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Castana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,469. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $74,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162
−9%since 2000
from 178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
179 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+17%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:103 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
811161511862211990201020202024Castana
2024162
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,469
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,506
+188%since 2000
from $12,327 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
−7%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+33%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(7)
Diversity Score10.3%(17)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
90.1%
+32.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
+22.7 ptssince 2017
from 55.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castana, Iowa?

Castana, Iowa has about 162 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castana, Iowa?

The typical household in Castana, Iowa earns about $55,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castana, Iowa expensive?

In Castana, Iowa, the median home is worth about $74,400, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Castana, Iowa?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Castana, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castana, Iowa?

About 6.2% of people in Castana, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castana, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Castana, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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