Gettysburg, PA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

106,115

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

43.7

0.228% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

8.19%

2.15% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$84,092

3.73% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$268,500

4.84% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

54,143

2.1% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Gettysburg, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Gettysburg, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gettysburg, PA are Gettysburg College (873 degrees awarded in 2024) and United Lutheran Seminary (45 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Gettysburg, PA was $268,500, and the homeownership rate was 78.9%.

Most people in Gettysburg, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Gettysburg, PA was 2 cars per household.

Gettysburg, PA borders Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA, Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, and York-Hanover, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Gettysburg, PA is home to a population of 106k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.69% of Gettysburg, PA residents were born outside of the country (3.91k people).

In 2024, there were 31.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.1k people) in Gettysburg, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.94k Other (Hispanic) and 2.26k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2024 Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.9% of Gettysburg, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Gettysburg, PA was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gettysburg, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gettysburg, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
92.1k ± 337
Other (Hispanic)
2.94k ± 521
White (Hispanic)
2.26k ± 426

7.74%

Hispanic Population

8.21k people

7.74% of the people in Gettysburg, PA are hispanic (8.21k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Gettysburg, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
103,235 ± 7,857 people
India
102,082 ± 7,813 people
China
73,024 ± 6,616 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

Foreign-Born Population

3.69%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.91k people

3.36%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.53k people

As of 2024, 3.69% of Gettysburg, PA residents (3.91k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gettysburg, PA was 3.36%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gettysburg, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,309 ± 265
Gulf War (2001-)
1,577 ± 272
Gulf War (1990s)
1,006 ± 208

Gettysburg, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Gettysburg, PA.

Health

94% of the population of Gettysburg, PA has health coverage, with 50.5% on employee plans, 12.3% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

1,265 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,265 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.98%

Uninsured

50.5%

Employer Coverage

12.3%

Medicaid

17%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.32%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gettysburg, PA grew by 0.922% from 5.92% to 5.98%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gettysburg, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Gettysburg, PA employs 54.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Gettysburg, PA were Manufacturing (8,227 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,915 people), and Retail Trade (5,676 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($97,083), Finance & Insurance ($75,529), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,810).

Employment

Occupations

54.1k

2024 Value

± 1,598

2.1%

1 Year growth

± 4.01%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gettysburg, PA grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 53k employees to 54.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gettysburg, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,919 people), Management Occupations (5,553 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,350 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gettysburg, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

54.1k

2024 Value

± 1,598

2.1%

1 Year growth

± 4.01%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gettysburg, PA grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 53k employees to 54.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gettysburg, PA, are Manufacturing (8,227 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,915 people), and Retail Trade (5,676 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gettysburg, PA, though some of these residents may live in Gettysburg, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,445

Median earning men ± $1,397

$36,801

Median earning women ± $1,141

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,625), Public Administration ($80,464), and Information ($74,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,007), Public Administration ($56,949), and Wholesale Trade ($55,461).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

174
Construction
168
Other Services (except Public Administration)
131
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$349k
Manufacturing
$238k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$111k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Gettysburg, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Gettysburg, PA awarded 918 degrees. The student population of Gettysburg, PA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,519 male students and 1,547 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gettysburg, PA are White (670 and 75.9%), Hispanic or Latino (85 and 9.63%), Black or African American (48 and 5.44%), and Two or More Races (33 and 3.74%).

The largest universities in Gettysburg, PA by number of degrees awarded are Gettysburg College (873 and 95.1%) and United Lutheran Seminary (45 and 4.9%).

The most popular majors in Gettysburg, PA are U.S. History (177 and 19.3%), General Business Administration & Management (89 and 9.69%), and General Political Science & Government (73 and 7.95%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $66,640.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Gettysburg, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 38.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,066 (49.5% men and 50.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 3,066 students enrolled in Gettysburg, PA, 49.5% men and 50.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,068 records, of which 50.1% were women and 49.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
89 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
73 degrees awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
59 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Gettysburg, PA was General Business Administration & Management with 89 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Gettysburg, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Gettysburg College
873 degrees awarded
United Lutheran Seminary
45 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gettysburg College with 873 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 409 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gettysburg, PA, which is 0.804 times less than the 509 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 670 degrees mean that there were 7.88 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 85 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($66,640) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gettysburg, PA was $268,500 in 2024, which is 0.807 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $256,100 to $268,500, a 4.84% increase. The homeownership rate in Gettysburg, PA is 78.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Gettysburg, PA have an average commute time of 28.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gettysburg, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$268,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,871

$32,214

Median Property Taxes

±$1,053

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gettysburg, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gettysburg, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.9%

Homeownership

2024

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 78.9% of the housing units in Gettysburg, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gettysburg, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$84,092

Median Household Income

± $2,436

40.8k

Number of Households

± 1,256

In 2024, the median household income of the 40.8k households in Gettysburg, PA grew to $84,092 from the previous year's value of $81,071.

The following chart displays the households in Gettysburg, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gettysburg, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.463

2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.463

2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76.3%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)
Carpooled (7.17%)

In 2024, 76.3% of workers in Gettysburg, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.17%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gettysburg, PA have a longer commute time (28.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.03% of the workforce in Gettysburg, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gettysburg, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Gettysburg, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gettysburg, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gettysburg, PA (8.34k out of 102k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gettysburg, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.