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Castana

Iowa · 147 residents · 0.907 sq mi
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Castana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,167. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $32,500. Households here earn about 40% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
147
−17%since 2000
from 178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
162 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+2%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
811161511862211990201020202024Castana
2024162
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,167
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,912
+53%since 2000
from $12,327 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade24.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−46.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+10%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(2)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+111%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
42.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castana, Iowa?

Castana, Iowa has about 147 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castana, Iowa?

The typical household in Castana, Iowa earns about $29,167 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 $32,500.

How educated are people in Castana, Iowa?

About 2.0% 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 10.9% of people in Castana, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castana, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Castana, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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