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Greencastle

Pennsylvania · 4,222 residents (2025 est.) · 1.588 sq mi
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Greencastle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,419. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $264,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,222
+13%since 2000
from 3,722 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,659 / sq mi
+6%since 2009
from 2,513 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+7%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,222 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Greencastle
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58%(336)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.3%(350)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144%(168)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.2%(260)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(140)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.9%(417)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.2%(517)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.4%(441)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.4%(736)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.8%(498)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(267)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.2%(92)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,419
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,031 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,681
+122%since 2000
from $22,844 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
−9%since 2010
from 0.534 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$932
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−21%since 2009
from 4.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,583)
Black1.3%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1%(36)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(3,860)
Black2.1%(88)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(53)
Asian2%(83)
Other3.3%(138)
Diversity Score
20
+112%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0%(2)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.3%(53)
Chinese0.5%(22)
Korean0.2%(8)
Ancestry
German38.6%(1,629)
Irish13.5%(568)
English9.8%(413)
American8.6%(364)
Scotch-Irish5.2%(218)
Italian2.6%(111)
Polish2.3%(96)
Hungarian1.5%(62)
French1.1%(48)
Scottish1%(43)
Dutch0.7%(30)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.4%(16)
Swiss0.3%(14)
West Indian0.3%(13)
Russian0.3%(12)
Welsh0.3%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 77.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.2%(372)
Married59.7%(1,003)
Widowed3.3%(55)
Divorced14.8%(249)
Women 15+
Never married16.5%(279)
Married59.4%(1,003)
Widowed8.3%(140)
Divorced15.8%(267)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greencastle, Pennsylvania?

Greencastle, Pennsylvania has about 4,222 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greencastle, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Greencastle, Pennsylvania earns about $77,419 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greencastle, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Greencastle, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $264,500, and the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in Greencastle, Pennsylvania?

About 33.5% of adults age 25 and over in Greencastle, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greencastle, Pennsylvania?

About 6.9% of people in Greencastle, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greencastle, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Greencastle, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 622 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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