Gettysburg, PA
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Living In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Summary
Life in Gettysburg research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gettysburg over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gettysburg:
The population in Gettysburg is 7,423.
The median home value in Gettysburg is $197,400.
The median income in Gettysburg is $47,609.
The cost of living in Gettysburg is 105 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Gettysburg is $864.
The unemployment rate in Gettysburg is 7.8%.
The poverty rate in Gettysburg is 10.7%.
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Gettysburg, PA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Gettysburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gettysburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gettysburg is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gettysburg is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Gettysburg is $197,400.
The median income in Gettysburg is $47,609.
Gettysburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gettysburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gettysburg | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 85 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 107 | 85 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 106 | 100 | |
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Gettysburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gettysburg
The current population in Gettysburg is 7,423. The population has decreased -3.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,423 | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 7,646 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 7,627 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 7,643 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 7,615 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 7,632 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 7,639 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 7,655 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 7,667 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 7,693 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gettysburg
Gettysburg is:
75.3% White with 5,590 White residents.
3.8% African American with 285 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 184 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.9% Two Or More with 213 Two Or More residents.
15.5% Hispanic with 1,151 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gettysburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.3% | 75.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 3.8% | 10.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 15.5% | 7.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Gettysburg
Gettysburg is 48.8% female with 3,620 female residents.
Gettysburg is 51.2% male with 3,802 male residents.
| Gender | Gettysburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gettysburg for adults over 25
1.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gettysburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 34.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
6.1% of households in Gettysburg earn Less than $10,000.
5.2% of households in Gettysburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.0% of households in Gettysburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.8% of households in Gettysburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.8% of households in Gettysburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.6% of households in Gettysburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in Gettysburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.5% of households in Gettysburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.1% of households in Gettysburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.5% of households in Gettysburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gettysburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.2% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 8.1% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.8% | 8.4% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.8% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.6% | 17.1% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 8.4% | 9.5% |
