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Goldsboro

Pennsylvania · 952 residents · 0.451 sq mi
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Goldsboro is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $145,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
952
+1%since 2000
from 939 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,111 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,082 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+11%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3746138521K1K1990201020202024Goldsboro
2024981
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,054 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,650
+39%since 2000
from $19,164 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(919)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(890)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(32)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other3.4%(32)
Diversity Score19.1%(182)
Diversity Score
19
+553%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+62%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goldsboro, Pennsylvania?

Goldsboro, Pennsylvania has about 952 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goldsboro, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Goldsboro, Pennsylvania earns about $60,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goldsboro, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Goldsboro, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $145,000, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Goldsboro, Pennsylvania?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Goldsboro, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goldsboro, Pennsylvania?

About 3.7% of people in Goldsboro, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goldsboro, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Goldsboro, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 498 residents, a change of about 110 percent over that period.

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