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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mount Gretna

Pennsylvania · 242 residents · 0.144 sq mi
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Mount Gretna is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,917. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 59 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $158,200. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 57% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

242
−20%since 1990
from 301 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,681 / sq mi
−20%since 1990
from 2,090 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
52.1
+27%since 1990
from 40.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1421852292723161990201020202024Mount Gretna
2024208
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,917
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$43,470
+116%since 1990
from $20,160 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$158,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $134,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$758
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $558 in 1990
US average: $602
91.5%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 92.0% in 1990
8.5% rent
2.5
−23%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(3)
Diversity Score2.5%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(2)
Diversity Score2%(5)
2
−17%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 45.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 94.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
26.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−13%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania?

Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania has about 242 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania earns about $62,917 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 $158,200, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania?

About 47.8% 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 0.8% 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 59 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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