Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Castalia, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,230

Median Agei

32.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66.7%820

Two or More

28.5%350

Hispanic/Latino

4.6%56

Black

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.8%6

High School Diploma

40.2%292

Some College (<1 yr)

13.9%101

Some College (1+ yr)

10%73

Associate's Degree

11.1%81

Bachelor's Degree

10.5%76

Master's Degree

1.4%10

Professional Degree

0.1%1

HS or Higher

88%

BA or Higher

12%

Graduate+

1.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$186,300

Median Renti

$730

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.8%251

Renter-Occupied

42.2%183

Total Units

460

Homeownership

57.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%10

$50K–$100K

3.6%9

$100K–$150K

16.3%41

$150K–$200K

37.8%95

$200K–$300K

21.9%55

$300K–$500K

14.7%37

$500K–$1M

1.6%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.3%6

2000–2009

2.4%11

1990–1999

5.9%27

1980–1989

5%23

1970–1979

10%46

1960–1969

16.3%75

1950–1959

15.2%70

1940–1949

9.3%43

1939 or earlier

34.6%159

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.7%298

Electricity

27%117

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%14

Other

0.9%4

Fuel Oil

0.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,455

Mean Household Incomei

$65,941

Per Capita Incomei

$23,019

Poverty Ratei

36.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

488

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

23.3%101

$10K–$15K

1.8%8

$15K–$20K

2.1%9

$20K–$25K

2.1%9

$25K–$30K

2.8%12

$30K–$35K

1.8%8

$40K–$45K

3.9%17

$45K–$50K

1.4%6

$50K–$60K

14.7%64

$60K–$75K

14.7%64

$75K–$100K

7.6%33

$100K–$125K

9.7%42

$125K–$150K

7.6%33

$150K–$200K

4.4%19

$200K+

2.1%9

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

477

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

483

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

33(3.9% of civilian adults)