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Castanea

Pennsylvania · 1,047 residents · 1.364 sq mi
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Castanea has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,588. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,300. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
1,047
−12%since 2000
from 1,189 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
768 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 872 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+13%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Castanea
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,588
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,519 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,857
+111%since 2000
from $15,133 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,005)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(12)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other2.4%(25)
Diversity Score11.5%(120)
Diversity Score
11
+356%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castanea, Pennsylvania?

Castanea, Pennsylvania has about 1,047 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castanea, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Castanea, Pennsylvania earns about $55,588 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 $114,300, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Castanea, Pennsylvania?

About 22.1% 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 6.2% of people in Castanea, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castanea, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Castanea, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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