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Castalia

Ohio · 774 residents · 1.022 sq mi
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Castalia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,625. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 161 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $155,300. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
774
−17%since 2000
from 935 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
757 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 915 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+29%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7178891K1K1K1990201020202024Castalia
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,625
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,319 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,143
+28%since 2000
from $17,277 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+1%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(703)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(28)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other17.9%(138)
Diversity Score40.3%(312)
Diversity Score
40
+287%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castalia, Ohio?

Castalia, Ohio has about 774 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castalia, Ohio?

The typical household in Castalia, Ohio earns about $60,625 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 $155,300, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Castalia, Ohio?

About 19.2% 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 24.2% of people in Castalia, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castalia, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Castalia, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 126 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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