Casanova, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 227, Casanova's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Casanova is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Centre County. The total population is 227. It ranks as the 1680th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Casanova is 52.8 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 2.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Casanova is $76,188. This is 2% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.4%. This is 62% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Casanova, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $96,700. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Casanova is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Casanova is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (26.4% vs 8.7%).

Education

9.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Casanova, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.