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Castalia

North Carolina · 264 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 $32,292. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
264
−22%since 2000
from 340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
349 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+34%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2042623213794381990201020202024Castalia
2024247
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,292
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,311
+79%since 2000
from $12,455 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$579
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
26.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(129)
Black40.9%(108)
Hispanic / Latino8%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71%(187)
Diversity Score
71
+17%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 40.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castalia, North Carolina?

Castalia, North Carolina has about 264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Castalia, North Carolina earns about $32,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castalia, North Carolina expensive?

In Castalia, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Castalia, North Carolina?

About 13.0% 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 22.5% 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 20 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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