Castella is a CDP located in Shasta County California. Castella has a 2024 population of 298. Castella is currently growing at a rate of 7.97% annually and its population has increased by 29.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 230 in 2020.
The average household income in Castella is $83,442 with a poverty rate of 20.39%. The median age in Castella is 59.2 years: 55.8 years for males, and 62.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Castella was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 90.2% |
| Other race | 17 | 6.67% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.57% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 1.57% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 125 | 2.04 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Married | 55 | 2.71 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 54 | 1.24 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Female | 9 | 2.78 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Male | 7 | 2 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
2.58
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 5.12% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 13.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 7.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 11.63% |
| High School Graduate | 77 | 35.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 1.86% |
| Some College | 53 | 24.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 192 | 181 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $250,001 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $61,111 | $28,194 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,313 | $60,694 | $21,750 |
| Some College | $21,563 | $0 | $21,406 |
$30,313
Average Earnings
$60,694
Average Male
$21,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.25% of Castella residents speak only English, while 6.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 226 | 47 | 20.8% |
| Other | 17 | 5 | 29.41% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 2 | 9.09% |
20.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.95%
Male Poverty Rate
22.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Castella is Other, with 29.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Castella is Hispanic, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 47.62% |
| High School | 20.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
| Some College | 13.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.33% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,438 | $76,254 |
| Households | $51,875 | $83,442 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,250 | $91,520 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
32
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Korea | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 14.65% |
| Other Race | 3 | 18.75% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
43.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.5%
Labor Force Participation
39.8%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.25%
Born in Castella
96.08%
Native Born
3.92%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
2.35%
Naturalized
96.08% of Castella residents were born in the United States, with 77.25% having been born in California. 1.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 298 | 22 | 7.97% |
| 2023 | 276 | 21 | 8.24% |
| 2022 | 255 | 45 | 21.43% |
| 2021 | 210 | -20 | -8.7% |
| 2020 | 230 | 0 | 0% |