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Castalia, NC
Town in Nash County, North Carolina.
Population
247
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
327
ZIP codes
0
Castalia and its ZIP codes
Castalia at a glance
- Castalia is 48% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Castalia, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nash County. PPP loans are for Castalia.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,481
40,231 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,141
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$719M
FY 2026, $7,574 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Castalia, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
474
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
525
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Castalia, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Castalia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.6 |
| MomeyerTown | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Red OakTown | 9.4 mi | 19.5 |
| NashvilleTown | 9.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Spring HopeTown | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake RoyaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.5 |
| DortchesTown | 12 mi | 7.9 |
| LouisburgTown | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| BunnTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| HollisterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| Rocky MountCity | 15 mi | 45.2 |
| WhitakersTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| SharpsburgTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| BaileyTown | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| MiddlesexTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| FranklintonTown | 22 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Castalia, NC in?
- Castalia is in Nash County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Castalia, NC?
- About 247 people live in Castalia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Castalia?
- Nearby places include Centerville (7.8 mi), Momeyer (8.4 mi), Red Oak (9.4 mi), Nashville (9.9 mi), Spring Hope (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023