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Mount Gretna

Pennsylvania · 193 residents · 0.144 sq mi
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Mount Gretna is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,563. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 48% 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 $288,800. With a median age of 62.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 115% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% 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
193
−20%since 2000
from 242 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,340 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.9
+21%since 2000
from 52.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1421852292723161990201020202024Mount Gretna
2024208
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,563
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,376
+73%since 2000
from $43,470 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
11.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−16%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian1.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(13)
Diversity Score
7
+221%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% 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
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.5%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania?

Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania has about 193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania earns about $136,563 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 $288,800.

How educated are people in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania?

About 48.3% 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 0.0% 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 108 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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