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Castalia

North Carolina · 268 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 $23,750. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,300. The poverty rate of 41.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
−21%since 2000
from 340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
354 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+16%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2042623213794381990201020202024Castalia
2024247
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,478
+16%since 2000
from $12,455 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information35.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−45.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+66%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(135)
Black37.7%(101)
Hispanic / Latino9%(24)
Asian1.5%(4)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score73.9%(198)
Diversity Score
74
+22%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+145%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
13.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.5%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castalia, North Carolina?

Castalia, North Carolina has about 268 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Castalia, North Carolina earns about $23,750 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 $61,300, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Castalia, North Carolina?

About 12.4% 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 41.9% 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 16 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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