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Gettysburg

Ohio · 463 residents (2025 est.) · 0.438 sq mi
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Gettysburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $114,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
544
−3%since 2000
from 558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,242 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+22%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:463 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4405095786467151990201020202024Gettysburg
2024544
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,125
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,473
+47%since 2000
from $15,247 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.279
+3%since 2010
from 0.270 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance16.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−14%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(533)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(530)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(14)
Diversity Score6.3%(34)
Diversity Score
6
+7%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+92%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.4%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+27.1 ptssince 2017
from 66.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gettysburg, Ohio?

Gettysburg, Ohio has about 544 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gettysburg, Ohio?

The typical household in Gettysburg, Ohio earns about $63,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gettysburg, Ohio expensive?

In Gettysburg, Ohio, the median home is worth about $114,100, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Gettysburg, Ohio?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gettysburg, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gettysburg, Ohio?

About 7.4% of people in Gettysburg, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gettysburg, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Gettysburg, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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