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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Castanea

Pennsylvania · 1,189 residents · 1.364 sq mi
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Castanea has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,519. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $71,100. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,189
+6%since 1990
from 1,123 in 1990
1990 – 2024
872 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 823 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+13%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Castanea
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,519
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,468 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,133
+38%since 1990
from $10,969 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.1%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$519
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $371 in 1990
US average: $602
77.3%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
22.7% rent
2.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,114)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,172)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.7%(8)
Diversity Score2.5%(30)
3
+26%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−3%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castanea, Pennsylvania?

Castanea, Pennsylvania has about 1,189 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Castanea, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Castanea, Pennsylvania earns about $33,519 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 $71,100, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Castanea, Pennsylvania?

About 12.3% 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 9.1% 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 66 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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