Greencastle, PA Demographics

A map of Greencastle's Population by Race

Greencastle, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,222, a less than 1% change from the 4,251 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.4% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, 2.0% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greencastle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greencastle has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Greencastle, that probability was 20.6% in 2020 and 16.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greencastle is ranked the 335th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Greencastle was ranked the 329th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greencastle's White Population

3,860 residents of Greencastle, or 91.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greencastle is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Greencastle ranks 1144th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greencastle's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Greencastle's population has increased from 88.9% to 91.4%.

Greencastle is more White than neighboring State Line (90.9% White), Middleburg (0% White), and Maugansville (74.6% White). Greencastle is less White than neighboring Marion (94.9% White), and Reid (100% White).

Greencastle's Black Population

88 residents of Greencastle, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greencastle is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Greencastle ranks 527th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greencastle's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Black residents' share of Greencastle's population has decreased from 2.6% to 2.1%.

Greencastle is more Black than neighboring Middleburg (0% Black), Marion (0% Black), and Reid (0% Black). Greencastle is less Black than neighboring State Line (2.7% Black), and Maugansville (8.4% Black).

Greencastle's Asian Population

83 residents of Greencastle, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greencastle is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Greencastle ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greencastle's Asian population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. Asian residents' share of Greencastle's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.0%.

Greencastle is more Asian than neighboring Middleburg (0% Asian), Marion (0% Asian), and Reid (0% Asian). Greencastle is less Asian than neighboring State Line (3.4% Asian), and Maugansville (7.7% Asian).

Greencastle's Hispanic Population

53 residents of Greencastle, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greencastle is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Greencastle ranks 773rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greencastle's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 57.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Greencastle's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.3%.

Greencastle is more Hispanic than neighboring State Line (0.9% Hispanic), Middleburg (0% Hispanic), and Reid (0% Hispanic). Greencastle is less Hispanic than neighboring Marion (5.1% Hispanic), and Maugansville (6.2% Hispanic).

Greencastle's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Greencastle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greencastle is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Greencastle ranks 772nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greencastle's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 89.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greencastle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Greencastle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Maugansville (0.1% Native American/Other).

Greencastle's Multiracial Population

136 residents of Greencastle, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greencastle is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Greencastle ranks 803rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greencastle's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Greencastle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Greencastle is more Multiracial than neighboring State Line (2.2% Multiracial), Middleburg (0% Multiracial), Marion (0% Multiracial), Reid (0% Multiracial), and Maugansville (3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.