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Green Castle

Missouri · 211 residents (2025 est.) · 0.447 sq mi
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Green Castle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $54,600. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
332
+8%since 2000
from 308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
743 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
+42%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:211 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1592072553023501990201020202024Green Castle
2024332
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,688
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,596
+108%since 2000
from $10,369 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
−10%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,600
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
33.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.8%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+20%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(307)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(10)
Diversity Score14.4%(48)
Diversity Score
14
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+94%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 43.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2012
from 30.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.1%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.8%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 54.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Castle, Missouri?

Green Castle, Missouri has about 332 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Green Castle, Missouri?

The typical household in Green Castle, Missouri earns about $49,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Green Castle, Missouri expensive?

In Green Castle, Missouri, the median home is worth about $54,600, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Green Castle, Missouri?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Green Castle, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Green Castle, Missouri?

About 7.8% of people in Green Castle, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Green Castle, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Green Castle, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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