Gouldsboro is a tiny town located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 750 people and two associated neighborhoods, Gouldsboro is the 897th largest community in Pennsylvania. Gouldsboro has a large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic towns in the country.Unlike some towns, Gouldsboro isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Gouldsboro are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Gouldsboro is a town of managers, professionals, and construction workers and builders. There are especially a lot of people living in Gouldsboro who work in management occupations (14.10%), healthcare (10.49%), and office and administrative support (8.52%). Also of interest is that Gouldsboro has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 17.05% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Gouldsboro is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live. Because of many things, Gouldsboro is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Gouldsboro a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Gouldsboro has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Gouldsboro’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.The percentage of people in Gouldsboro who are college-educated is somewhat higher than the average US community of 21.84%: 27.68% of adults in Gouldsboro have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Gouldsboro in 2022 was $56,300, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $225,200 for a family of four. The people who call Gouldsboro home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Gouldsboro residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Gouldsboro include German, Italian, Irish, English, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Gouldsboro is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
