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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Castalia

North Carolina · 284 residents · 0.756 sq mi
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Castalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,568. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,600. With a median age of 39.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 42% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

284
−16%vs 2000
vs 340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
376 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.1
+12%vs 2000
vs 35.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2042623213794381990201020202024Castalia
2024247
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,568
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,438 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,696
−46%vs 2000
vs $12,455 in 2000
US average: $14,340
37.7%
+14.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$250
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $263 in 2000
US average: $450
71.3%
−12.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.3% in 2000
28.7% rent
2.3
+47%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(169)
Black40.5%(115)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.2%(171)
60
−1%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
44.9%
−22.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+91%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Castalia, North Carolina?

Castalia, North Carolina has about 284 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Castalia, North Carolina earns about $15,568 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 $35,600, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Castalia, North Carolina?

About 1.1% 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 37.7% of people in Castalia, North Carolina 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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