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Gilberton

Pennsylvania · 579 residents · 1.419 sq mi
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Gilberton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,036. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 288 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $30,700. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
579
−33%since 2000
from 867 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
408 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+23%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3895436978501K1990201020202024Gilberton
2024687
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,036
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,324
+65%since 2000
from $14,785 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
12.4% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−26%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(846)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian1.6%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(528)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score16.7%(96)
Diversity Score
17
+244%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilberton, Pennsylvania?

Gilberton, Pennsylvania has about 579 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilberton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Gilberton, Pennsylvania earns about $43,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilberton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Gilberton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $30,700, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Gilberton, Pennsylvania?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gilberton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilberton, Pennsylvania?

About 18.1% of people in Gilberton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilberton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilberton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 374 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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