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Greencastle

Pennsylvania · 3,996 residents · 1.588 sq mi
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Greencastle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,190. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,996
+7%since 2000
from 3,722 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,516 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
−3%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Greencastle
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,190
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,031 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,241
+63%since 2000
from $22,844 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.534
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+69%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score7.2%(267)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,730)
Black2.5%(99)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(65)
Asian1.2%(46)
Other1%(41)
Diversity Score15.1%(605)
Diversity Score
15
+111%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+81%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greencastle, Pennsylvania?

Greencastle, Pennsylvania has about 3,996 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greencastle, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Greencastle, Pennsylvania earns about $48,190 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 $217,800, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Greencastle, Pennsylvania?

About 21.6% 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 6.0% 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 396 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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