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Castalia

Ohio · 744 residents (2025 est.) · 1.022 sq mi
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Castalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,455. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $186,300. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,230
+32%since 2000
from 935 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,204 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 915 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
−12%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:744 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7178891K1K1K1990201020202024Castalia
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,455
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,319 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,019
+33%since 2000
from $17,277 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.6%
+30.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+24%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.8%
+41.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+32%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(885)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(97)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(820)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other28.5%(350)
Diversity Score59.1%(726)
Diversity Score
59
+467%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+81%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.3%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
40.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.0%
+25.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 82.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castalia, Ohio?

Castalia, Ohio has about 1,230 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castalia, Ohio?

The typical household in Castalia, Ohio earns about $55,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castalia, Ohio expensive?

In Castalia, Ohio, the median home is worth about $186,300, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Castalia, Ohio?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Castalia, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castalia, Ohio?

About 36.6% of people in Castalia, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castalia, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Castalia, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 330 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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