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Gratz

Pennsylvania · 743 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 $38,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,700. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
743
+10%since 2000
from 676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
252 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+6%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6036667297928551990201020202024Gratz
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,194
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$30,130
+79%since 2000
from $16,837 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+37%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
36
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(701)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(17)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score8.7%(65)
Diversity Score
9
+197%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−27%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gratz, Pennsylvania?

Gratz, Pennsylvania has about 743 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gratz, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Gratz, Pennsylvania earns about $38,194 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 $111,700, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Gratz, Pennsylvania?

About 10.1% 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 22.4% 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 35 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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