Population 17,268 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greencastle
Household size in Greencastle
| Period | Greencastle | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, Greencastle sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Pennsylvania overall, where it has 2.46 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.51, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Greencastle
| Period | Greencastle | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.6 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 41.2, the median age in Greencastle is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 40.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Greencastle
| Period | Greencastle | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Greencastle than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Greencastle
Renters in Greencastle
| Period | Greencastle | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Greencastle is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 36.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Greencastle
| Period | Greencastle | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.2% of homes in Greencastle are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Compared with other Pennsylvania cities, Greencastle has a lower vacancy rate than most.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Greencastle
| Period | Greencastle | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Greencastle are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Pennsylvania as a whole, where the median home dates to 1967. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Greencastle
| Period | Greencastle | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $801 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $867 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,000 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,207 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$406 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Greencastle costs $1,207 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $406 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Greencastle
Bachelor's degrees in Greencastle
| Period | Greencastle | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.2% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Greencastle than nationally: 28.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Greencastle
| Period | Greencastle | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.4% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Greencastle is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.1 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Greencastle
| Period | Greencastle | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Greencastle has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Greencastle compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greencastle | 2.69 | 41.2 | 9.5% | 19.1% | 5.2% | 1981 | $1,207 | 28.2% | 93.9% | 2.5% |
| Milnor | 2.43 | 46.8 | 5.9% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 1995 | $1,297 | 28.2% | 92.9% | 2.3% |
| Shady Grove | 2.44 | 47.7 | 5.4% | 10.8% | 3.4% | 1972 | $985 | 13.5% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| Upton | 3.20 | 35.7 | 13.3% | 16.1% | 5.9% | 1986 | $1,590 | 23.1% | 93.6% | 1.2% |
| State Line | 2.95 | 29.9 | 10.6% | 16.6% | 1.5% | 1978 | $1,319 | 19.8% | 90.7% | 2.1% |
| Williamson | 2.79 | 39.5 | 19.4% | 24.8% | 4.1% | 1980 | $1,259 | 26.7% | 93.8% | 6.1% |
| Welsh Run | 2.97 | 42.4 | 12.0% | 21.3% | 9.2% | 1977 | $1,358 | 19.5% | 88.7% | 4.8% |
| Maugansville | 2.39 | 41.9 | 14.6% | 33.5% | 3.4% | 1987 | $1,049 | 21.8% | 83.4% | 0.6% |
| Cearfoss | 2.86 | 44.3 | 13.0% | 9.2% | 4.8% | 1998 | $1,465 | 31.2% | 93.0% | 2.5% |
| Marion | 2.42 | 50.5 | 6.4% | 11.5% | 5.8% | 1971 | $1,287 | 21.0% | 86.5% | 1.4% |
| Church Hill | 2.48 | 46.4 | 14.1% | 15.7% | 4.6% | 1971 | $1,407 | 19.5% | 92.5% | 2.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Greencastle. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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