Gilberton, Pennsylvania
Gilberton: Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
About
Gilberton is a city located in the county of Schuylkill in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 769 and a population density of 530 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 720 inhabitants.
The city was created 152 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Gilberton
| Population : | 720 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Schuylkill County |
| Postal code : | 17934 |
| Area : | 1.45 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,714 feet / 1132 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1873 (152 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:08:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 497 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gilberton is located at 40°47'58"N 76°12'45"W (40.7995300, -76.2124400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gilberton decreased by 6.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 769 | - | census |
| 2011 | 762 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 758 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 754 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 748 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 741 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 736 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 730 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 726 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 723 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 720 | -0.42% | estimation process |
Schools in Gilberton
College & universities near Gilberton, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215886 | Schuylkill Technology Center | Frackville (PA) | 17931 |
| 212300 | Empire Beauty School-Pottsville | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
| 215479 | Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
| 214810 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | Schuylkill Haven (PA) | 17972-2202 |
| 214768 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | Hazleton (PA) | 18202-8025 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gilberton, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Gilberton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Frackvill Post Office | Frackville (PA) | 17931 |
| Lost Creek Post Office | Lost Creek (PA) | 17946 |
| Shenandoah Post Office | Shenandoah (PA) | 17976 |
| Girardvill Post Office | Girardville (PA) | 17935 |
| Mahanoy City Post Office | Mahanoy City (PA) | 17948 |
Other cities in Schuylkill County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuylkill County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,409 | City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Tamaqua | 6,633 | Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,086 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Shenandoah | 4,738 | Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| West Penn | 4,295 | Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,258 | Town of the United States |
| Mahanoy City | 3,928 | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Franklin | 3,804 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Frackville | 3,598 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Hegins | 3,357 | Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Orwigsburg | 2,943 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Lake Wynonah | 2,640 | Census designated place |
| McAdoo | 2,147 | Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Pine Grove | 2,142 | Human settlement |
| Port Carbon | 1,769 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Zerbe | 1,746 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
