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Mount Gretna Heights

Pennsylvania · 323 residents · 0.189 sq mi
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Mount Gretna Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,556. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $280,000. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
323
−10%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,709 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,905 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.4
+18%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1041832623404192000201020202024Mount Gretna Heights
2024325
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,556
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,354 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,055
+69%since 2000
from $25,996 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.247
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,000
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
66.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−76.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+74%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(341)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(308)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(10)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(29)
Diversity Score
9
+44%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
79.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.2%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Gretna Heights, Pennsylvania?

Mount Gretna Heights, Pennsylvania has about 323 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mount Gretna Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $59,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Gretna Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mount Gretna Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $280,000.

How educated are people in Mount Gretna Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 54.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Gretna Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Gretna Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Mount Gretna Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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