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Castalia

North Carolina · 280 residents (2025 est.) · 0.756 sq mi
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Castalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $52,500. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
247
−27%since 2000
from 340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
327 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+18%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:280 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2042623213794381990201020202024Castalia
2024247
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,495
+121%since 2000
from $12,455 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
+18%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$52,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
37.6%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−26%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(205)
Black37.6%(128)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.7%(206)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(138)
Black42.1%(104)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(5)
Diversity Score63.8%(158)
Diversity Score
64
+5%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
1.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2011
from 40.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.0%
−53.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
58.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 26.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.4%
−62.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+49.1 ptssince 2017
from 31.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2016
from 88.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2016
from 11.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castalia, North Carolina?

Castalia, North Carolina has about 247 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castalia, North Carolina?

The typical household in Castalia, North Carolina earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castalia, North Carolina expensive?

In Castalia, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $52,500, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Castalia, North Carolina?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Castalia, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castalia, North Carolina?

About 25.1% of people in Castalia, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castalia, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Castalia, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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