CensusEasy
CITY

Castanea

Pennsylvania · 1,138 residents · 1.364 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Lock Haven micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Castanea has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,229. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 22% 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 $126,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
1,138
−4%since 2000
from 1,189 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
834 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 872 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Castanea
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,229
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,519 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,492
+148%since 2000
from $15,133 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+35.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+8%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$969
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
RELATED:See current rent listings in Castanea on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,172)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other1.7%(19)
Diversity Score5%(57)
Diversity Score
5
+97%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2017
from 78.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Castanea

Five Points
Pop 1,097
Mexico Beach
Pop 1,275
Lacoochee
Pop 1,289
Crystal Springs
Pop 1,298
Places similar to Castanea
Head to head

Compare Castanea to nearby cities

CASTANEA VS
Lock Haven
Income$46,102−27%
Home value$137,300+8%
Population8,500+647%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CASTANEA VS
Williamsport
Income$48,851−23%
Home value$154,300+22%
Population27,384+2306%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CASTANEA VS
State College
Income$45,424−28%
Home value$437,800+245%
Population40,844+3489%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CASTANEA VS
Park Forest
Income$79,120+25%
Home value$389,600+207%
Population8,624+658%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Castanea, Pennsylvania?

Castanea, Pennsylvania has about 1,138 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castanea, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Castanea, Pennsylvania earns about $63,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castanea, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Castanea, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $126,900, and the typical rent is about $969 a month.

How educated are people in Castanea, Pennsylvania?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Castanea, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castanea, Pennsylvania?

About 7.2% of people in Castanea, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castanea, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Castanea, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Castanea with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →