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Mount Gretna Heights

Pennsylvania · 297 residents · 0.189 sq mi
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Mount Gretna Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,917. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $228,600. With a median age of 58.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% 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
297
−18%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,571 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,905 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.9
+28%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1041832623404192000201020202024Mount Gretna Heights
2024325
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,917
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,354 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,325
+90%since 2000
from $25,996 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.1%
+44.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(264)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(9)
Asian2.4%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16%(48)
Diversity Score
16
+154%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
41.7%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+144%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+34.1 ptssince 2011
from 33.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
61.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Gretna Heights, Pennsylvania?

Mount Gretna Heights, Pennsylvania has about 297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mount Gretna Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $97,917 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 $228,600.

How educated are people in Mount Gretna Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 63.9% 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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