Castalia Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 340 people, 132 households, and 102 families living in the town. The population density was 462.4 people per square mile (178.53/km˛), it is the 208th least densely populated town in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 139 housing units at an average density of 187.8 per square mile (72.51/km˛). The average household size was 2.58 people, and the average family size was 2.87 people. The population's age distribution was 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males. The median age of the town's population was 35 years, The median age of males and females living in Castalia Town was 32.8 and 37 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 60.59% White, 38.24% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.18% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $23438, making its North Carolina's 86th lowest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $29375, making it the 70th lowest town by median family income in North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $12455, making it the 60th lowest town by per capita income in North Carolina. The median income is $17938, Males have a median income of $20000 versus $16750 for females.
In 2000, 60 pupils and students, of which 28 are male and 32 are female, 17.65% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 4 nursery or pri school, 10 kindergarten, 23 elementary school, 9 high school and 14 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 340 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 340 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 341 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 344 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 345 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 346 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 346 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 346 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 347 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 351 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 353 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 4 | |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Elementary school | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| High school | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castalia town, North Carolina | $23438 | $29375 | $12455 |
| Nash County, North Carolina | $37147 | $44769 | $18863 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |