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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Greencastle

Indiana · 9,880 residents · 5.212 sq mi
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Greencastle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,798. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $82,700. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,880
+10%since 1990
from 8,984 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,896 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,724 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.1
+8%since 1990
from 25.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,798
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,910 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,351
+61%since 1990
from $9,555 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.8%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$451
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $344 in 1990
US average: $602
58.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.8% in 1990
41.8% rent
2.8
+26%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(8,633)
Black2.2%(201)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(114)
Asian1.2%(107)
Diversity Score12.4%(1,110)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(9,212)
Black2.7%(263)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(141)
Asian1.3%(131)
Diversity Score13.2%(1,305)
13
+7%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−7%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greencastle, Indiana?

Greencastle, Indiana has about 9,880 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Greencastle, Indiana?

The typical household in Greencastle, Indiana earns about $29,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greencastle, Indiana expensive?

In Greencastle, Indiana, the median home is worth about $82,700, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.

How educated are people in Greencastle, Indiana?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Greencastle, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greencastle, Indiana?

About 9.8% of people in Greencastle, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greencastle, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Greencastle, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 896 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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