Castana, IA
Castana Map
Castana Overview
177
TOTAL POPULATION
77
MALE POPULATION
100
FEMALE POPULATION
77.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
129.87
FEMALES / 100 MALES
54.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,172
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,875
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,417
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
49.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
50.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
120
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
81.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Castana Zip Codes
Castana Area Codes
Race in Castana
The most populous races in Castana are , and White / Caucasian (177 | 100.0%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Black / African American | 0 | 0.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.0% |
Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 177 | 100.0% |
Two or more Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 177 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Castana
The most populous ancestries reported in Castana are German (63 | 35.6%), English (36 | 20.3%), Norwegian (36 | 20.3%), Irish (23 | 13.0%), and Danish (16 | 9.0%), together accounting for 98.3% of all Castana residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 4 | 2.3% |
Czechoslovakian | 1 | 0.6% |
Danish | 16 | 9.0% |
Dutch | 8 | 4.5% |
English | 36 | 20.3% |
French | 10 | 5.7% |
German | 63 | 35.6% |
Irish | 23 | 13.0% |
Norwegian | 36 | 20.3% |
Scotch-Irish | 3 | 1.7% |
Scottish | 1 | 0.6% | View All 11 Rows |
Immigrants in Castana
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population | View All 0 Rows |
Sex and Age in Castana
Sex and Age in Castana
The most populous age groups in Castana are 60 to 64 Years (17 | 22.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (19 | 19.0%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Years | 2 (2.6%) | 16 (16.0%) |
10 to 14 Years | 6 (7.8%) | 4 (4.0%) |
15 to 19 Years | 1 (1.3%) | 1 (1.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (7.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 12 (15.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 1 (1.3%) | 10 (10.0%) |
35 to 39 Years | 2 (2.6%) | 1 (1.0%) |
40 to 44 Years | 3 (3.9%) | 6 (6.0%) |
45 to 49 Years | 7 (9.1%) | 5 (5.0%) |
50 to 54 Years | 3 (3.9%) | 3 (3.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 4 (5.2%) | 6 (6.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 17 (22.1%) | 19 (19.0%) |
65 to 69 Years | 12 (15.6%) | 16 (16.0%) |
70 to 74 Years | 4 (5.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 to 79 Years | 1 (1.3%) | 2 (2.0%) |
80 to 84 Years | 2 (2.6%) | 3 (3.0%) |
85 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (1.0%) |
Total | 77 (100.0%) | 100 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Castana
Median Family Size in Castana
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 47 (85.5%) | 2.77 |
Single Male/Father | 0 (0.0%) | - |
Single Female/Mother | 8 (14.5%) | 1.75 |
Total Families | 55 (100.0%) | 2.62 |
Median Household Size in Castana
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 47 (58.0%) | 2.77 |
Single Male/Father | 0 (0.0%) | - |
Single Female/Mother | 8 (9.9%) | 1.75 |
Non-family | 26 (32.1%) | 1.27 |
Total Households | 81 (100.0%) | 2.19 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Castana
Out of a total of 81 households in Castana, 55 (67.9%) are family households, while 26 (32.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 43, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 21.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 21 (25.9%) |
2-Person Households | 43 (53.1%) | 5 (6.2%) |
3-Person Households | 9 (11.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 1 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 1 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 1 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 55 (67.9%) | 26 (32.1%) |
Female Fertility in Castana
Fertility by Age in Castana
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Castana
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Castana
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Castana
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Castana
Income Overview in Castana
Per Capita Income in Castana is $33,172, while median incomes of families and households are $66,875 and $60,417 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 177 | $33,172 |
Median Family Income | 55 | $66,875 |
Mean Family Income | 55 | $80,664 |
Median Household Income | 81 | $60,417 |
Mean Household Income | 81 | $69,358 |
Income Deficit | 55 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 177 | 49.72% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 177 | 50.28¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 177 | 0.38 |
Earnings by Sex in Castana
Average Earnings in Castana are $29,750, $38,750 for men and $19,485 for women, a difference of 49.7%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 56 (47.9%) | $38,750 |
Female | 61 (52.1%) | $19,485 |
Total | 117 (100.0%) | $29,750 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Castana
The most common earnings brackets in Castana are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (15 | 26.8%) and $17,500 to $19,999 for women (17 | 27.9%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (6.6%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 1 (1.8%) | 4 (6.6%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 3 (5.4%) | 6 (9.8%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 2 (3.6%) | 3 (4.9%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (27.9%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (11.5%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 6 (10.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 1 (1.8%) | 5 (8.2%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 15 (26.8%) | 5 (8.2%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (4.9%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 4 (7.1%) | 1 (1.6%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 5 (8.9%) | 2 (3.3%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 1 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 3 (5.4%) | 1 (1.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 14 (25.0%) | 3 (4.9%) |
$100,000+ | 1 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 56 (100.0%) | 61 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Castana
Average earnings in Castana are $38,750 for men and $19,044 for women, a difference of 50.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $75,385, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $31,375. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $19,118, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $19,118.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | - | - |
High School Diploma | $31,375 | $0 |
College or Associate's Degree | $75,385 | $19,118 |
Bachelor's Degree | - | - |
Graduate Degree | - | - |
Total | $38,750 | $19,044 |
Family Income in Castana
Family Income Brackets in Castana
According to the Castana family income data, there are 15 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.3% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 9 | 16.4% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 5 | 9.1% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1 | 1.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 13 | 23.6% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 10 | 18.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 15 | 27.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 1 | 1.8% |
$200,000+ | 1 | 1.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Castana
2-person families (43 | 78.2%) account for the highest median family income in Castana with $65,625 per family, while 2-person families (43 | 78.2%) have the highest median income of $32,812 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 43 (78.2%) | $65,625 |
3-Person Families | 9 (16.4%) | $0 |
4-Person Families | 1 (1.8%) | $0 |
5-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
6-Person Families | 1 (1.8%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 1 (1.8%) | $0 |
Total | 55 (100.0%) | $66,875 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Castana
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 5 (9.1%) | $66,875 |
1 Earner | 10 (18.2%) | $0 |
2 Earners | 39 (70.9%) | $85,938 |
3+ Earners | 1 (1.8%) | $0 |
Total | 55 (100.0%) | $66,875 |
Household Income in Castana
Household Income Brackets in Castana
With 18 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Castana, accounting for 22.2% of all households.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 7 | 8.6% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 15 | 18.5% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 7 | 8.6% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 3 | 3.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 16 | 19.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13 | 16.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 18 | 22.2% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 1 | 1.2% |
$200,000+ | 1 | 1.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Castana
The median household income in Castana is $60,417, with the highest median household income of $30,625 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 27 households (33.3%) fall into this category.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 23 (28.4%) | $0 |
45 to 64 Years | 31 (38.3%) | $0 |
65+ Years | 27 (33.3%) | $30,625 |
Total | 81 (100.0%) | $60,417 |
Poverty in Castana
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Castana
With 10.4% poverty level for males and 3.0% for females among the residents of Castana, 65 to 74 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (31.2%) and 3 females (12.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 3 (14.3%) | 3 (12.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 5 (31.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 8 (10.4%) | 3 (3.0%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Castana
According to the poverty statistics in Castana, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 2 (100.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 6 (100.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 13 (100.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 5 (100.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 10 (100.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 18 (85.7%) | 22 (88.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 11 (68.8%) | 16 (100.0%) |
75 Years and over | 3 (100.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
Total | 69 (89.6%) | 97 (97.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Castana
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Castana show that 6.4% or 3 of the total 47 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 8.6%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 32 (91.4%) | 3 (8.6%) |
1 or 2 Children | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 44 (93.6%) | 3 (6.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Castana
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Castana
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 3 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3 (6.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Castana
Employment by Class of Employer in Castana
Among the 115 employed individuals in Castana, private company employees (95 | 82.6%), self-employed (incorporated) (12 | 10.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (4 | 3.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 95 | 82.6% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 12 | 10.4% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 0 | 0.0% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 4 | 3.5% |
Local Government Employees | 1 | 0.9% |
State Government Employees | 2 | 1.7% |
Federal Government Employees | 1 | 0.9% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 115 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Castana
According to the labor force statistics for Castana, out of the total population over 16 years of age (148), 81.1% or 120 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 5 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 1 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.2% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 11 (91.7%) | 1 (9.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 18 (100.0%) | 4 (22.2%) |
55 to 59 Years | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 14 (43.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 120 (81.1%) | 5 (4.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Castana
According to labor force statistics for Castana, 99.0% of individuals (98) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (99) are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 5 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 10 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.3% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 39 (100.0%) | 4 (10.3%) |
College / Associate Degree | 47 (100.0%) | 1 (2.1%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2 (66.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 98 (99.0%) | 5 (5.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Castana
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Castana are Management (20 | 17.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (5 | 4.3%), Life, Physical & Social Science (4 | 3.5%), Community & Social Service (2 | 1.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (2 | 1.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Castana, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Management (95.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (20.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 19 (95.0%) | 1 (5.0%) |
Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 1 (20.0%) | 4 (80.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 20 (71.4%) | 8 (28.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 55 (47.8%) | 60 (52.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Castana are Cleaning & Maintenance (17 | 14.8%), Healthcare Support (9 | 7.8%), Personal Care & Service (7 | 6.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (2 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 2 (22.2%) | 7 (77.8%) |
Security & Protection | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 2 (5.7%) | 33 (94.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 55 (47.8%) | 60 (52.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Castana are Office & Administration (12 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (5 | 4.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Office & Administration | 1 (8.3%) | 11 (91.7%) |
Total (Category) | 1 (5.9%) | 16 (94.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 55 (47.8%) | 60 (52.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Castana are , and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (9 | 7.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 6 (66.7%) | 3 (33.3%) |
Total (Category) | 6 (66.7%) | 3 (33.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 55 (47.8%) | 60 (52.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Castana are Transportation (19 | 16.5%), and Material Moving (7 | 6.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Transportation | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 55 (47.8%) | 60 (52.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Castana
Employment Industries in Castana
The major employment industries in Castana include Health Care & Social Assistance (27 | 23.5%), Manufacturing (22 | 19.1%), Transportation & Warehousing (12 | 10.4%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (7 | 6.1%), and Professional & Scientific (7 | 6.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Castana
The Castana industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 6 (85.7%) | 1 (14.3%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 18 (81.8%) | 4 (18.2%) |
Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 1 (16.7%) | 5 (83.3%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Educational Services | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 2 (7.4%) | 25 (92.6%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
Public Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 55 (47.8%) | 60 (52.2%) |
Education in Castana
School Enrollment in Castana
The most common levels of schooling among the 33 students in Castana are elementary school (17 | 51.5%), middle school (7 | 21.2%), and high school (5 | 15.1%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 1 | 3.0% |
Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
Elementary School | 17 | 51.5% |
Middle School | 7 | 21.2% |
High School | 5 | 15.1% |
College / Undergraduate | 3 | 9.1% |
Graduate / Professional | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 33 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Castana
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Castana
Computers & mathematics (2 | 28.6%), psychology (2 | 28.6%), education (2 | 28.6%), and business (1 | 14.3%) are the most common fields of study among 7 individuals in Castana who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 2 | 28.6% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 0 | 0.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Psychology | 2 | 28.6% |
Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 0 | 0.0% |
Business | 1 | 14.3% |
Education | 2 | 28.6% |
Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Liberal Arts & History | 0 | 0.0% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 7 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Castana
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Castana
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Castana are males with 4 vehicles (15, accounting for 27.3%) and females with 4 vehicles (19, making up 25.0%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 2 (3.6%) | 7 (11.7%) |
2 Vehicles | 14 (25.5%) | 9 (15.0%) |
3 Vehicles | 11 (20.0%) | 11 (18.3%) |
4 Vehicles | 15 (27.3%) | 19 (31.7%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 13 (23.6%) | 14 (23.3%) |
Total | 55 (100.0%) | 60 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Castana
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Castana are 25 to 29 minutes (24 commuters, 22.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (14 commuters, 13.0%), and 35 to 39 minutes (13 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 14 | 13.0% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 11 | 10.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 10 | 9.3% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 24 | 22.2% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 10 | 9.3% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 13 | 12.0% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 10 | 9.3% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 9 | 8.3% |
90 or more Minutes | 7 | 6.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Castana
The most common commute times in Castana are 10 to 14 minutes (14 commuters, 29.2%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (23 commuters, 38.3%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 14 (29.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 1 (2.1%) | 10 (16.7%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 3 (6.2%) | 7 (11.7%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 1 (2.1%) | 23 (38.3%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (16.7%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 13 (27.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 1 (2.1%) | 9 (15.0%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 8 (16.7%) | 1 (1.7%) |
90 or more Minutes | 7 (14.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Castana
The most frequent times of departure to work in Castana are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (20, 41.7%) for males and 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (25, 41.7%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 20 (41.7%) | 25 (41.7%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 4 (8.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 6 (12.5%) | 13 (21.7%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 7 (14.6%) | 1 (1.7%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 8 (16.7%) | 8 (13.3%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (10.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 2 (4.2%) | 4 (6.7%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (5.0%) |
Total | 48 (100.0%) | 60 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Castana
Occupancy by Ownership in Castana
Of the total 81 dwellings in Castana, owner-occupied units account for 71 (87.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 10 (12.3%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 71 | 87.6% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 10 | 12.3% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 81 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Castana
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 21 | 25.9% |
2-Person Household | 48 | 59.3% |
3-Person Household | 9 | 11.1% |
4+ Person Household | 3 | 3.7% |
Total Housing Units | 81 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Castana
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 16 (76.2%) | 5 (23.8%) |
2-Person Household | 44 (91.7%) | 4 (8.3%) |
3-Person Household | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4+ Person Household | 2 (66.7%) | 1 (33.3%) |
Total Housing Units | 71 (87.6%) | 10 (12.3%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Castana
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 32 (82.1%) | 7 (17.9%) |
College/Associate Degree | 31 (91.2%) | 3 (8.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Castana
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 16 | 19.8% |
35 to 44 Years | 7 | 8.6% |
45 to 54 Years | 10 | 12.3% |
55 to 64 Years | 21 | 25.9% |
65 to 74 Years | 21 | 25.9% |
75 to 84 Years | 5 | 6.2% |
85 Years and Over | 1 | 1.2% |
Total | 81 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Castana
Median Income by Occupancy in Castana
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 71 (87.6%) | $60,417 |
Renter-Occupied | 10 (12.3%) | $0 |
Average | 81 (100.0%) | $60,417 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Castana
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 2 (2.8%) | 5 (50.0%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 3 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 12 (16.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 7 (9.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 3 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 14 (19.7%) | 2 (20.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13 (18.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 16 (22.5%) | 2 (20.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 1 (1.4%) | 1 (10.0%) |
Total | 71 (100.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Castana
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 17 (23.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 19 (26.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500 to $799 | 27 (38.0%) | 9 (90.0%) |
$800 to $999 | 1 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 7 (9.9%) | 1 (10.0%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 71 (100.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Castana
Housing Structures in Castana
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 68 | 84.0% |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 13 | 16.1% |
Total | 81 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Castana
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 58 (85.3%) | 10 (14.7%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 71 (87.6%) | 10 (12.3%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Castana
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (20.0%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 15 (21.1%) | 3 (30.0%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 30 (42.2%) | 1 (10.0%) |
8 or more Rooms | 26 (36.6%) | 4 (40.0%) |
Total | 71 (100.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Castana
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 5 (7.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 33 (46.5%) | 6 (60.0%) |
Electricity | 15 (21.1%) | 4 (40.0%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 11 (15.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 7 (9.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 71 (100.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Castana
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 1 (1.4%) | 3 (30.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 11 (15.5%) | 2 (20.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 17 (23.9%) | 5 (50.0%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 42 (59.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 71 (100.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Castana
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Castana
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 49 | 22 |
Median Property Value | $47,000 | $69,100 |
Median Household Income | $61,250 | $1 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $379 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $500 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Castana
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 26 (53.1%) | 1 (4.5%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 8 (16.3%) | 12 (54.5%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 15 (30.6%) | 9 (40.9%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 49 (100.0%) | 22 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Castana
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 17 (34.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 2 (4.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 3 (6.1%) | 5 (22.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 7 (14.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 5 (10.2%) | 7 (31.8%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 15 (30.6%) | 8 (36.4%) |
$150,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (4.5%) |
Total | 49 (100.0%) | 22 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Castana
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 39 (79.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 9 (18.4%) | 16 (72.7%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (4.5%) |
4.0x or more | 1 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 49 (100.0%) | 22 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Castana
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 31 (63.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 16 (32.7%) | 8 (36.4%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (36.4%) |
Total | 49 (100.0%) | 22 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Castana
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Castana
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 29 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
26 to 34 Years | 16 (69.6%) | 7 (30.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 46 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 32 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 163 (92.1%) | 14 (7.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Castana
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 29 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Castana
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 29 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 16 (53.3%) | 14 (46.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 and over | 62 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Castana
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 3 (10.3%) | 26 (89.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (69.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 2 (16.7%) | 10 (83.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 10 (55.6%) | 8 (44.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 46 (100.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 32 (100.0%) | 19 (59.4%) |
75 Years and over | 9 (100.0%) | 4 (44.4%) |
Total | 56 (31.6%) | 130 (73.5%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Castana
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 6 (16.7%) | 3 (7.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (12.5%) | 6 (37.5%) |
75 Years and over | 3 (100.0%) | 3 (50.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Castana
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (7.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (12.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 1 (33.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 6 (16.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (37.5%) |
75 Years and over | 2 (66.7%) | 2 (33.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (33.3%) |
Technology Access in Castana
Computing Device Access in Castana
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 42 | 51.8% |
Smartphone | 59 | 72.8% |
Tablet | 43 | 53.1% |
No Computing Device | 18 | 22.2% |
Total | 81 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Castana
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 40 | 49.4% |
Cellular Data Only | 15 | 18.5% |
Satellite Internet | 9 | 11.1% |
No Internet | 24 | 29.6% |
Total | 81 | 100.0% |
Castana Summary
Castana is a small unincorporated community located in Monona County, Iowa. It is situated along the West Nishnabotna River, approximately five miles south of Onawa. The population of Castana was estimated to be around 200 people in 2020.
History
Castana was founded in 1856 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The town was named after Castana, Ohio, the hometown of the settlers. The first post office was established in 1857 and the first school was built in 1858. The town grew slowly but steadily over the years, and by the early 1900s, it had a population of around 500 people.
The town was a major hub for the railroad industry in the early 1900s, and it was home to several grain elevators, a lumber yard, and a creamery. The railroad industry declined in the mid-1900s, and the town’s population began to decline as well. By the 2000s, the population had dropped to around 200 people.
Geography
Castana is located in Monona County, Iowa, approximately five miles south of Onawa. The town is situated along the West Nishnabotna River, and it is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town is located at an elevation of 1,068 feet above sea level.
The climate in Castana is classified as humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average temperature in the winter is around 25 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation is around 33 inches.
Economy
The economy of Castana is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several grain elevators, a lumber yard, and a creamery. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.
Demographics
As of the 2020 census, the population of Castana was estimated to be around 200 people. The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, and 1.5% from other races. The median household income was $45,000, and the median home value was $90,000.
Conclusion
Castana is a small unincorporated community located in Monona County, Iowa. It was founded in 1856 by a group of settlers from Ohio, and it has a population of around 200 people. The town’s economy is largely based on agriculture, and it is home to several grain elevators, a lumber yard, and a creamery. The racial makeup of the town is 97.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, and 1.5% from other races. The median household income is $45,000, and the median home value is $90,000.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Castana?
Total Population of Castana is 177.
What is the Total Male Population of Castana?
Total Male Population of Castana is 77.
What is the Total Female Population of Castana?
Total Female Population of Castana is 100.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Castana?
There are 77.00 Males per 100 Females in Castana.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Castana?
There are 129.87 Females per 100 Males in Castana.
What is the Median Population Age in Castana?
Median Population Age in Castana is 54.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Castana
Average Family Size in Castana is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Castana
Average Household Size in Castana is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Castana?
Per Capita income in Castana is $33,172.
What is the Median Family Income in Castana?
Median Family Income in Castana is $66,875.
What is the Median Household income in Castana?
Median Household Income in Castana is $60,417.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Castana?
Income or Wage Gap in Castana is 49.7%.
Women in Castana earn 50.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Castana?
Inequality or Gini Index in Castana is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Castana?
There are 120 People in the Labor Forcein in Castana.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Castana?
81.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Castana.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Castana?
Unemployment Rate in Castana is 4.2%.