Castanea, PA Demographics

A map of Castanea's Population by Race

Castanea, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,138, an increase from the 1,047 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.0% White, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Castanea, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Castanea has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Castanea, that probability was 7.8% in 2020 and 4.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Castanea is ranked the 930th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Castanea was ranked the 969th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Castanea's White Population

1,115 residents of Castanea, or 98.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Castanea is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Castanea ranks 242nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Castanea's White population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Castanea's population has increased from 96.0% to 98.0%.

Castanea is more White than neighboring Lock Haven (88.6% White), Dunnstown (97.7% White), Flemington (90.3% White), and Rote (96.2% White). Castanea is less White than neighboring Salona (99.2% White).

Castanea's Black Population

0 residents of Castanea, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Castanea is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Castanea ranks 1094th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Castanea's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Castanea's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Castanea is less Black than neighboring Lock Haven (2.6% Black), and Flemington (0.7% Black).

Castanea's Asian Population

4 residents of Castanea, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Castanea is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Castanea ranks 958th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Castanea's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Castanea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Castanea is more Asian than neighboring Dunnstown (0.2% Asian), and Salona (0% Asian). Castanea is less Asian than neighboring Lock Haven (0.9% Asian), Flemington (0.6% Asian), and Rote (1.2% Asian).

Castanea's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Castanea, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Castanea is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Castanea ranks 1423rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Castanea's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Castanea's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Castanea is less Hispanic than neighboring Lock Haven (3.8% Hispanic), Dunnstown (1.8% Hispanic), and Flemington (3% Hispanic).

Castanea's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Castanea, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Castanea is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Castanea ranks 1424th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Castanea's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Castanea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Castanea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lock Haven (0.1% Native American/Other), and Rote (1.2% Native American/Other).

Castanea's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Castanea, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Castanea is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Castanea ranks 1686th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Castanea's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Castanea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Castanea is more Multiracial than neighboring Dunnstown (0.3% Multiracial), Rote (1.4% Multiracial), and Salona (0.8% Multiracial). Castanea is less Multiracial than neighboring Lock Haven (3.9% Multiracial), and Flemington (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.