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Greencastle Micro

Greencastle, IN · 1 counties · 36,726 residents · 480.537 sq mi
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Greencastle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,505. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $144,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
36,726
+2%since 2000
from 36,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+15%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K34K37K39K1990201020202024Greencastle
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,505
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,882 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,686
+50%since 2000
from $17,163 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−3%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(33,972)
Black2.9%(1,044)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(412)
Asian0.5%(185)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(4,008)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(33,150)
Black2.8%(1,024)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(784)
Asian1%(355)
Other1.3%(460)
Diversity Score17.5%(6,414)
Segregation Score43.9%(16,119)
Diversity Score
17
+57%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

GreencastleCENTRAL9,924
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1 component county

Putnam CountyCENTRAL37,876
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greencastle, IN?

Greencastle, IN has about 36,726 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greencastle, IN?

The typical household in Greencastle, IN earns about $61,505 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greencastle, IN expensive?

In Greencastle, IN, the median home is worth about $144,900, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Greencastle, IN?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Greencastle, IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greencastle, IN?

About 9.5% of people in Greencastle, IN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greencastle, IN grown since 1990?

Yes, Greencastle, IN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,411 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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