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Castalia, Iowa
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Location of Castalia, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Winneshiek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 145 |
| • Density | 250.87/sq mi (96.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52133
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-11485 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455206 |
Castalia is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 145 at the 2020 census.
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History
The railroad was built through Castalia in 1864. Castalia was incorporated in 1902.
Geography
Castalia is located at 43°6′44″N 91°40′38″W / 43.11222°N 91.67722°W (43.112261, -91.677256).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.58 square miles (1.50 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 108 | — |
| 1910 | 230 | +113.0% |
| 1920 | 272 | +18.3% |
| 1930 | 200 | −26.5% |
| 1940 | 239 | +19.5% |
| 1950 | 221 | −7.5% |
| 1960 | 216 | −2.3% |
| 1970 | 210 | −2.8% |
| 1980 | 188 | −10.5% |
| 1990 | 177 | −5.9% |
| 2000 | 175 | −1.1% |
| 2010 | 173 | −1.1% |
| 2020 | 145 | −16.2% |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 173 people in 82 households, including 49 families, in the city. The population density was 298.3 inhabitants per square mile (115.2/km2). There were 84 housing units at an average density of 144.8 per square mile (55.9/km2). The racial makup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2%.
Of the 82 households 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.2% were non-families. 35.4% of households were one person and 18.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.71.
The median age was 48.6 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 35.2% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
Education
The community is within the South Winneshiek Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Castalia (Iowa) para niños
