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Goldsboro

Pennsylvania · 932 residents · 0.451 sq mi
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Goldsboro has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,455. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $163,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
932
−1%since 2000
from 939 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,067 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,082 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+16%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3746138521K1K1990201020202024Goldsboro
2024981
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,455
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,054 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,743
+40%since 2000
from $19,164 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,118
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
14.1% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(833)
Black2.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(34)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other5.5%(52)
Diversity Score27.8%(259)
Diversity Score
28
+848%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 78.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goldsboro, Pennsylvania?

Goldsboro, Pennsylvania has about 932 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goldsboro, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Goldsboro, Pennsylvania earns about $67,455 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 $163,100, and the typical rent is about $1,118 a month.

How educated are people in Goldsboro, Pennsylvania?

About 16.6% 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 10.0% 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 478 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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