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Greencastle

Pennsylvania · 4,251 residents · 1.588 sq mi
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Greencastle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,936. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $176,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,251
+14%since 2000
from 3,722 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,677 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+4%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Greencastle
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,936
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,059
+58%since 2000
from $22,844 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(3,780)
Black2.6%(112)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(124)
Asian1.5%(63)
Other4.4%(189)
Diversity Score26.5%(1,126)
Diversity Score
26
+269%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+81%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greencastle, Pennsylvania?

Greencastle, Pennsylvania has about 4,251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greencastle, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Greencastle, Pennsylvania earns about $63,936 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 $176,400, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Greencastle, Pennsylvania?

About 29.8% 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 4.0% 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 651 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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