Editing Castana, Iowa

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|subdivision_name1        = [[Iowa]]
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|subdivision_name2        = [[Monona County, Iowa|Monona]]
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|population_total         = 107
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|postal_code              = 51010
|area_code                = [[Area code 712|712]]
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|blank_info               = 19-11530
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'''Castana''' is a city in [[Monona County, Iowa]], United States. The population was 107 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref>

==History==
A post office has been in operation at Castana since 1865.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IA&county=Monona | title=Monona County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> Castana was [[plat]]ted in 1886 by the railroad.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20100325112550/http://www.castanaiowa.com/mycustompage0006.htm The Early Years, Old Castana]}}, accessed 24 March 2010</ref> The name Castana was selected by an early settler who believed it to be a Latin word meaning "chestnuts".<ref>{{cite book|author=Chicago and North Western Railway Company|title=A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OspBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA52|year=1908|page=52}}</ref>

==Geography==
[[File:Castana, Iowa aerial 01A.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Aerial photograph of Castana, Iowa, 2012]]

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.93|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-05-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}</ref> The city is located {{convert|10|mi|km}} from [[Onawa, Iowa|Onawa]]<ref name="onawadistance">{{cite web |url=http://www.indo.com/cgi-bin/dist?place1=Castana%2C+IA&place2=Onawa%2C+IA |title=How Far is It? Distance Server: As the Crow Flies |accessdate=2010-05-09 |author=indo.com |year=2009}}</ref> and {{convert|39|mi|km}} from [[Sioux City, Iowa|Sioux City]].<ref name="siouxcitydistance">{{cite web |url=http://www.indo.com/cgi-bin/dist?place1=Castana%2C+IA&place2=Sioux+City%2C+IA |title=How Far is It? Distance Server: As the Crow Flies |accessdate=2010-05-09 |author=indo.com |year=2009}}</ref>

==Academic research==
The Western Iowa Experimental farm, a part of [[Iowa State University]], is located just outside Castana. There research is carried out in [[beef cattle]], [[swine]], [[forage]] and the effects of [[fertiliser]] on [[soya bean|soya]] beans and [[maize|corn]].<ref>[http://www.ag.iastate.edu/farms/western.html Western Research and Demonstration Farm] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100608033730/http://www.ag.iastate.edu/farms/western.html |date=2010-06-08 }} accessed 24 March 2010</ref>

==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
|title= Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|1900|355
|1910|364
|1920|389
|1930|334
|1940|336
|1950|265
|1960|230
|1970|211
|1980|228
|1990|159
|2000|178
|2010|147
|2020|107
|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=cen2020/>}}|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2020-03-29}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]
}}
[[File:CastanaIowaPopPlot.png|thumb|left|alt=The population of Castana, Iowa from US census data|The population of Castana, Iowa from US census data]]

===2020 census===
As of the [[United States census|census]] of 2020,<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> there were 107 people, 51 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 117.9 inhabitants per square mile (45.5/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 63 housing units at an average density of 69.4 per square mile (26.8/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial]] makeup of the city was 92.5% [[White Americans|White]], 0.0% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.0% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.0% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 1.9% from other races and 5.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] persons of any race comprised 2.8% of the population.

Of the 51 households, 19.6% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.7% were cohabitating couples, 25.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 19.6% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.3% of all households were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 49.5 years. 22.4% of the residents were under the age of 20; 3.7% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 and 44; 21.5% were from 45 and 64; and 31.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.9% male and 55.1% female.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-05-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 147 people, 68 households, and 37 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|158.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 78 housing units at an average density of {{convert|83.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 68 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.6% were non-families. 42.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.7% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 178 people, 77 households, and 47 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|192.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 84 housing units at an average density of {{convert|90.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.31% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.12% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] and 0.56% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]].

There were 77 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $24,000 versus $15,417 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $12,327. About 20.4% of families and 25.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 36.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.3% of those 65 or over.
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==Education==
Castana is within the [[Maple Valley–Anthon–Oto Community School District]].<ref>"[https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_MAPLE%20VALLEY-ANTHON%20OTO.pdf Maple Valley Anthon-Oto] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180427123721/https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_MAPLE%20VALLEY-ANTHON%20OTO.pdf |date=2018-04-27 }}." [[Iowa Department of Education]]. Retrieved on July 16, 2018.</ref>

The community was originally a part of the Castana Consolidated Independent School District.<ref name=Castanaclass>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20010305203006/http://www.maple-valley.k12.ia.us/htmlpages/mvsd/history/mvhistc1.html Dormitory 1888-1897]." [[Maple Valley Community School District]]. March 5, 2001. Retrieved on July 16, 2018.</ref> The lower level of a building constructed in 1888 was the first classroom area. In 1897 a permanent $12,000, three story Castana Normal School building opened. An addition was completed in Summer 1911.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20010425003614/http://www.maple-valley.k12.ia.us/htmlpages/mvsd/history/mvhistc2.html Castana Normal School 1897-1935]." [[Maple Valley Community School District]]. April 25, 2001. Retrieved on July 16, 2018.</ref> The school district acquired a teacher's residence hall in 1920; that building also housed classes for several grades.<ref name=Castanaclass/>

In 1935 and 1936 the Castana Consolidated School, the final school building in Castana, was built by the [[Sioux City, Iowa|Sioux City]] company Beuttler & Arnold, funded by a $36,818 [[Public Works Administration]] grant and a $45,000 bond. It opened for classes on September 7, 1936. In November of that year the school district sold the previous school to the city government for $1,000, and the building was razed. The 1935–1936 school was renamed the Castana Community School in 1954.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20010305204945/http://www.maple-valley.k12.ia.us/htmlpages/mvsd/history/mvhistc3.html Castana Consolidated School 1935-1962]." [[Maple Valley Community School District]]. April 25, 2001. Retrieved on July 16, 2018.</ref>

The district began sending high school students to the [[Maple Valley Community School District]] in [[Mapleton, Iowa|Mapleton]] and to [[Onawa, Iowa|Onawa]] in fall 1962. Castana joined the Maple Valley district along with [[Danbury, Iowa|Danbury]] in 1968.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20010305204825/http://www.maple-valley.k12.ia.us/htmlpages/mvsd/history/mvhistc4.html CASTANA JOINS MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 1962-PRESENT]." [[Maple Valley Community School District]]. March 5, 2001. Retrieved on July 16, 2018.</ref> The merged district did not use the teacher's residence and sold it in 1970.<ref name=Castanaclass/> On July 1, 2012, the Maple Valley district consolidated with the [[Anthon–Oto Community School District]] to form the new Maple Valley–Anthon–Oto district.<ref name=Mergerlist>"[https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124738/https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf |date=2019-02-09 }}." [[Iowa Department of Education]]. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Richard D. Kisling]];<ref name="richarddkisling">{{cite web |url=http://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=6075 |title=Biographies: CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT OF THE AIR FORCE RICHARD D. KISLING |accessdate=2010-05-09 |author=United States Air Force |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100413063225/http://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=6075 |archive-date=2010-04-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref> served as the third [[Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force]]
* [[Dale Swanson]], racing driver

==References==

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==External links==
* {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20080807124551/http://www.castanaiowa.com/ City website]}}

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