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Gettysburg

Pennsylvania · 7,106 residents · 1.66 sq mi
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Gettysburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,832. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $199,100. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% 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
7,106
−5%since 2000
from 7,490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,281 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 4,512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.6
+2%since 2000
from 23.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Gettysburg
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,832
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,840 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,766
+61%since 2000
from $14,157 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
61.5% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+26%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(6,208)
Black5.5%(412)
Hispanic / Latino8%(601)
Asian1.3%(95)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.7%(2,527)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(5,249)
Black5.4%(382)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(874)
Asian3.8%(269)
Other1.7%(120)
Diversity Score49.9%(3,547)
Diversity Score
50
+48%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
51.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania?

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania has about 7,106 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania earns about $41,832 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gettysburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $199,100, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania?

About 37.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania?

About 18.8% of people in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gettysburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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