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Mount Gretna

Pennsylvania · 193 residents (2025 est.) · 0.144 sq mi
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Mount Gretna is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,500. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $384,900. With a median age of 63.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
208
−14%since 2000
from 242 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,444 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.8
+22%since 2000
from 52.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:193 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1421852292723161990201020202024Mount Gretna
2024208
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,277
+46%since 2000
from $43,470 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+25%since 2010
from 0.312 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$384,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
43.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+35%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(191)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian1%(2)
Other6.3%(13)
Diversity Score19.1%(40)
Diversity Score
19
+831%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% 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
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−22.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.1%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2012
from 1.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−95.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania?

Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania has about 208 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania earns about $113,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $384,900.

How educated are people in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania?

About 64.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania?

About 8.2% of people in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 93 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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