Castella, CA Demographics

A map of Castella's Population by Race

Castella, California has an estimated population of 204, a decrease from the 214 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.0% White, 15.2% Hispanic, 6.4% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, 1.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Castella, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Castella has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Castella, that probability was 26.9% in 2020 and 39.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Castella is ranked the 1376th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Castella was ranked the 1380th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Castella's White Population

155 residents of Castella, or 76.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Castella is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Castella ranks 91st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Castella's White population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. White residents' share of Castella's population has decreased from 85.0% to 76.0%.

Castella is more White than neighboring Weed (62.4% White). Castella is less White than neighboring Dunsmuir (79.2% White), Mount Shasta (80.6% White), McCloud (79.7% White), and Lakehead (82.3% White).

Castella's Black Population

2 residents of Castella, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Castella is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Castella ranks 754th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Castella's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Castella's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Castella is more Black than neighboring Mount Shasta (0.6% Black), McCloud (0.1% Black), and Lakehead (0.5% Black). Castella is less Black than neighboring Dunsmuir (1.4% Black), and Weed (3.3% Black).

Castella's Asian Population

0 residents of Castella, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Castella is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Castella ranks 1336th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Castella's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Castella's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Castella is less Asian than neighboring Dunsmuir (1.6% Asian), Mount Shasta (1.7% Asian), Weed (7.6% Asian), and Lakehead (0.7% Asian).

Castella's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Castella, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Castella is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Castella ranks 1409th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Castella's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 93.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Castella's population has increased from 7.5% to 15.2%.

Castella is more Hispanic than neighboring Dunsmuir (9.1% Hispanic), Mount Shasta (5.3% Hispanic), McCloud (5.3% Hispanic), and Lakehead (12.5% Hispanic). Castella is less Hispanic than neighboring Weed (17.7% Hispanic).

Castella's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Castella, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Castella is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Castella ranks 330th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Castella's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Castella's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.5%.

Castella is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dunsmuir (0.7% Native American/Other), and Lakehead (0% Native American/Other). Castella is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Shasta (4.1% Native American/Other), McCloud (2.7% Native American/Other), and Weed (3.3% Native American/Other).

Castella's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Castella, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Castella is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Castella ranks 1038th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Castella's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Castella's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.4%.

Castella is more Multiracial than neighboring Weed (5.8% Multiracial), and Lakehead (4% Multiracial). Castella is less Multiracial than neighboring Dunsmuir (8% Multiracial), Mount Shasta (7.7% Multiracial), and McCloud (12.2% 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.