Castalia, Ohio

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Castalia, Ohio
settlement_type = Village
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map_caption = Location of Castalia, Ohio


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Ohio
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Erie

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area_total_km2 = 2.7
area_land_km2 = 2.7
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 1.1
area_land_sq_mi = 1.0
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 935
population_density_km2 = 345.8
population_density_sq_mi = 895.6

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_footnotes = GR|3
elevation_m = 193
elevation_ft = 633
latd = 41 |latm = 23 |lats = 59 |latNS = N
longd = 82 |longm = 48 |longs = 26 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 44824
area_code = 419
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blank_info = 39-12476GR|2
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blank1_info = 1056773GR|3
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Castalia is a village in Erie County, Ohio, United States. The population was 935 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area.

Geography

Castalia is located at coor dms|41|23|59|N|82|48|26|W|city (41.399805, -82.807176)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.0 square miles (2.7 km²), of which, 1.0 square miles (2.7 km²) of it is land and 0.95% is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 935 people, 359 households, and 266 families residing in the village. The population density was 895.6 people per square mile (347.1/km²). There were 380 housing units at an average density of 364.0/sq mi (141.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.11% White, 0.96% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.64% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.32% of the population.

There were 359 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the village the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,319, and the median income for a family was $51,563. Males had a median income of $36,625 versus $24,783 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,277. About 4.0% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Points of Interest

The Castalia Pond, otherwise known as the Castalia Duck Pond, is a spring-fed pond that never freezes. Castalia Pond plays host to many birds all year round, but, during winter, especially when Lake Erie freezes, many more waterfowl temporarily take up residence.

The Blue Hole is another spring-fed water feature of Castalia. For many years it was open to the public, but, since 1990, it has not been open to visitors.

Castalia is in the Margaretta school system. The school colors are kelly green and white, and the mascot is the polar bear.

Cold Creek Festival is held the third weekend in July on Main Street in Castalia. Some of the activities include the Miss Cold Creek Queen's Contest, Tracker Pull, Duck Drop Bingo, Men's and Women's Softball Tournament, and many others.

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