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Gilbertsville

Pennsylvania · 4,832 residents · 3.349 sq mi
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Gilbertsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,145. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $249,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,832
+14%since 2000
from 4,242 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,443 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,267 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+6%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Gilbertsville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,145
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,268 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,557
+27%since 2000
from $21,633 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+59%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(4,109)
Black0.8%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(19)
Asian1%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(236)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(4,533)
Black1.4%(68)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(117)
Asian1.1%(52)
Other1%(49)
Diversity Score14.3%(689)
Diversity Score
14
+157%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.1%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania?

Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania has about 4,832 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania earns about $60,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $249,200, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania?

About 9.4% of people in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 838 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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