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Gettysburg Metro

Gettysburg, PA · 1 counties · 101,407 residents · 518.693 sq mi
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The short version

Gettysburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,529. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $200,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
101,407
+11%since 2000
from 91,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
196 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+12%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
75K84K92K101K109K1990201020202024Gettysburg
2024106K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,529
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,704 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,606
+38%since 2000
from $18,577 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+38%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(85,558)
Black1.1%(1,046)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(3,323)
Asian0.5%(446)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(11,664)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(91,830)
Black1.4%(1,450)
Hispanic / Latino6%(6,115)
Asian0.7%(737)
Other1.3%(1,320)
Diversity Score22.1%(22,390)
Diversity Score
22
+73%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

GettysburgCENTRAL8,365
What's inside

1 component county

Adams CountyCENTRAL107,594
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gettysburg, PA?

Gettysburg, PA has about 101,407 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gettysburg, PA?

The typical household in Gettysburg, PA earns about $56,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gettysburg, PA expensive?

In Gettysburg, PA, the median home is worth about $200,700, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Gettysburg, PA?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gettysburg, PA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gettysburg, PA?

About 7.6% of people in Gettysburg, PA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gettysburg, PA grown since 1990?

Yes, Gettysburg, PA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,133 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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