Castanea township, Pennsylvania
Castanea township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Castanea township is a geographic entity located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,093. The land area covers 5.51 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,093 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs | ±7.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 536 | ±77 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 559 | ±85 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 536 | ±77 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 23 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $134,700 | ±$37,180 |
| Median Gross Rent | $969 | ±$120 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,545 | ±$13,406 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,244 | ±$5,155 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | ±6.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 132 | ±86 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 670 | ±123 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.3% | ±16.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF CASTANEA
GUS Population: 1,098 (2024)
ID: 209340
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY
347 NITTANY RD, LOCK HAVEN PA 17745-4009
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GUS Population: 37,865 (2024)
ID: 209219
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
232 E MAIN ST, FL 3, LOCK HAVEN PA 17745-1312
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Jersey Shore, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Renovo, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Renovo, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mill Hall, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Mill Hall, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Howard, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Jersey Shore, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Jersey Shore, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Jersey Shore, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Mill Hall, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pennsylvania College of Technology
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College | 22.1 mi away | One College Ave, Williamsport, PA, 17701-5799 |
5703263761
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ANNIE HALENBAKE ROSS LIBRARY
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 232 WEST MAIN ST, LOCK HAVEN, PA, 17745 |
(570) 748-3321
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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
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College | 23.5 mi away | 540 N Harrison Rd, Pleasant Gap, PA, 16823 |
8143592793
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JERSEY SHORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 110 OLIVER STREET, JERSEY SHORE, PA, 17740 |
(570) 398-9891
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Lycoming College
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College | 23.5 mi away | One College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17701-5192 |
5703214000
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JAMES V BROWN LIBRARY BOOK BUS
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 19 E FRONT ST., WILLIAMSPORT, PA, 17707 |
(570) 326-0536
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WEST END LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 45 BALL PARK ROAD, LAURELTON, PA, 17835 |
(570) 922-4773
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RENOVO AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.3 mi away | 317 7TH STREET, RENOVO, PA, 17764 |
(570) 923-0390
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JAMES V.BROWN LIBRARY
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Library | 23.4 mi away | 19 EAST 4TH ST, WILLIAMSPORT, PA, 17701 |
(570) 326-0536
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JAMES V.BROWN LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 23.4 mi away | 19 EAST 4TH ST, WILLIAMSPORT, PA, 17701 |
(570) 326-0536
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LOCK HAVEN SEWAGE PLT, PA US, located 1.0 miles from Castanea township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.9° | 18.3° | 26.6° | 2.76" | 7.5" |
| February | 38.1° | 19.1° | 28.6° | 2.15" | 7.9" |
| March | 47.8° | 26.5° | 37.2° | 3.14" | 6.2" |
| April | 61.8° | 36.4° | 49.1° | 3.56" | 0.6" |
| May | 72.7° | 47.3° | 60.0° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.3° | 56.7° | 68.5° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.8° | 61.2° | 73.0° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.0° | 59.7° | 71.4° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.8° | 52.6° | 64.2° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.5° | 40.6° | 52.1° | 3.76" | 0.1" |
| November | 50.5° | 30.9° | 40.7° | 2.96" | 1.4" |
| December | 39.5° | 24.1° | 31.8° | 3.02" | 5.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Castanea CDP | CDP | 0.4 mi | — |
| Dunnstown CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Lock Haven city | City | 2.1 mi | — |
| Flemington borough | Borough | 2.6 mi | — |
| Salona CDP | CDP | 2.9 mi | — |
| Rote CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4203511640. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.