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Gratz

Pennsylvania · 765 residents · 2.949 sq mi
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Gratz has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,800. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
765
+13%since 2000
from 676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
259 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+3%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6036667297928551990201020202024Gratz
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,000
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$20,558
+22%since 2000
from $16,837 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade42.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+48%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(668)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(736)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other5.5%(42)
Diversity Score18.8%(144)
Diversity Score
19
+545%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
−12%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
8.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gratz, Pennsylvania?

Gratz, Pennsylvania has about 765 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gratz, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Gratz, Pennsylvania earns about $31,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gratz, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Gratz, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $97,800, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Gratz, Pennsylvania?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gratz, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gratz, Pennsylvania?

About 11.0% of people in Gratz, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gratz, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Gratz, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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