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Castanea

Pennsylvania · 1,138 residents · 1.36 sq mi
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With 1,138 people, Castanea is a city in Pennsylvania. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 80% of homes are owner-occupied. Home values have risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,900. The foreign-born share is 1%. Households here earn about 19% less than in Pennsylvania as a whole.

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

1,138
−4%since 2000
from 1,189 in 2000
1990 – 2024
834 / sq mi
+2%since 2009
from 817 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
40.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.36 sq mi
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K1K19902000201020202024Castanea
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59%(102)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(48)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144%(46)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.7%(53)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(76)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.5%(165)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.6%(143)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.1%(104)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.8%(146)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416%(182)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.9%(56)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(17)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$63,229
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,519 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
7.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$126,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$969
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,442
80.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
19.8% rent
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.28 people
+6%since 2009
from 2.16 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
15.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
32.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.0
−17%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,172)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other1.7%(19)
5
−33%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(4)
Ancestry
German37.7%(429)
Italian12.9%(147)
Irish9.1%(103)
English6.9%(79)
American6.8%(77)
Polish3.5%(40)
Dutch1.8%(20)
Scottish1.6%(18)
Greek1.1%(13)
Swiss1.1%(13)
French0.9%(10)
Ukrainian0.8%(9)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.4%(5)
Australian0.3%(3)
Austrian0.3%(3)
British0.3%(3)
Swedish0.3%(3)
Welsh0.3%(3)
Norwegian0.2%(2)
Russian0.2%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
82.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
11.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
67.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
75.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
13.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
31.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
51.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
10.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
15.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2013
from 8.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
83.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2017
from 78.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
91.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
92.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.9%(150)
Married55.1%(244)
Widowed2.9%(13)
Divorced8.1%(36)
Women 15+
Never married25.3%(126)
Married48.7%(243)
Widowed16.2%(81)
Divorced9.8%(49)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2013
from 8.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
65.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
25.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
21.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
75.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
44.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)28.7%(27)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)23.4%(22)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era31.9%(30)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War7.4%(7)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 94 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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.

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

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