Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg: borough and the county seat of Adams County in the U.
About
Gettysburg is a city located in the county of Adams in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,620 and a population density of 1,766 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,708 inhabitants.
The city was created 246 years ago in 1779.
Quick Facts about Gettysburg
| Population | 7,708 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Adams County |
| Postal code | 17325 |
| Area | 4.32 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8309,-77.2311 |
| Altitude | 1,831 feet / 558 meters |
| Capital city | Gettysburg is capital of Adams County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1780 (246 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 05:45:33 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,786 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.14% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Gettysburg is located at 39°49'51"N 77°13'52"W (39.8309300, -77.2311000).
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Demographics
The population of Gettysburg increased by 1.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,620 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,623 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,632 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,604 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,565 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,685 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,597 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,700 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,726 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,724 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,708 | -0.21% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 16,161 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,827 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,291 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,826 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 92.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 908 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $161,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,407 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $581 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $785 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,140 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.28 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.8% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 43,125 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,077 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 220,382 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,266 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $61,020 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $37,508 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,253 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 680 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 388 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 82 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,105 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 110 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,056 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,596.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.68 |
Best Things to Do in Gettysburg
1Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325, United States View details
Phone: +18778742478 | Website available
2Gettysburg National Military Park
1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325, United States View details
Phone: +17173341124 | Website available
3Gettysburg Heritage Center
297 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, United States View details
Phone: +17173346245 | Website available
4Gettysburg Diorama
241 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, United States View details
Phone: +17173346408 | Website available
5Haunted Gettysburg Ghost Tours
27 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, United States View details
Phone: +17172535013 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Gettysburg
1US Agricultural Department
57 N 5th St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, United States View details
Phone: +17173342317 | Website available
2Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resources Center
Gettysburg, PA 17325, United States View details
Website available
3USDA Rural Development
670 Old Harrisburg Rd # 203, Gettysburg, PA 17325, United States View details
Phone: +17173348827 | Website available
4Farm Service Agency
670 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, United States View details
Phone: +17173344216
People born in Gettysburg (38)
People born in Gettysburg, including politician Benjamin Stephenson, politician Jeremiah Morrow, physicist John H. Malmberg, .
More notable people
- James Stephenson (American politician (1764-1833)) he was born in 20/03/1764
- James Albertus Tawney (American politician (1855-1919)) he was born in 03/01/1855
- James M. Robinson (American biblical scholar) he was born in 30/06/1924
- Eddie Plank (American baseball player) he was born in 31/08/1875
- Stanford Zent (American anthropologist) he was born in 24/09/1956
- John Studebaker (American automobile pioneer) he was born in 10/10/1833
- Beale M. Schmucker (United States Lutheran clergyman and liturgical scholar) he was born in 26/08/1827
- Brian Patrick Clarke (American actor) he was born in 01/08/1952
- Ginnie Wade (seamstress, was the only Gettysburg civilian killed directly during the Battle of Gettysburg) she was born in 21/05/1843
- Edward McPherson (American politician) he was born in 31/07/1830
- George Jacob Benner (American politician) he was born in 13/04/1859
- George Sweeny (American politician) he was born in 22/02/1796
- Harry Dayhoff (American football player (1896-1963)) he was born in 25/05/1896
- Henry Eyster Jacobs (American theologian) he was born in 10/11/1844
- Jack Skelly (Union Army soldier) he was born in 01/01/1841
- John Augustus Swope (American politician) he was born in 25/12/1827
- John Monteith (British minister) he was born in 05/08/1788
- John Rufus Edie (Union Army officer, politician) he was born in 14/01/1814
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gettysburg, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212674 | Gettysburg College | Gettysburg (PA) | 17325 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Gettysburg, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAG | Hagerstown, MD | 123 West Franklin Street | BUS |
| FRR | Frederick Airport, MD | 1341 Hughes Ford Road | BUS |
| FRC | Frederick, MD | 100 South East Street | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Gettysburg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg Post Office | Gettysburg (PA) | 17325 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Gettysburg, South Dakota human settlement in Potter County, South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 1,085 people.
- Gettysburg, Ohio human settlement in Ohio, United States of America with a population of 809 people.
Other cities in Adams County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall | 27,919 | Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Hampton | 18,119 | Census designated place |
| Hilltown | 16,031 | Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Marshall | 9,869 | Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Bridgeport | 4,565 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Littlestown | 4,498 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Mount Pleasant | 4,186 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Carroll Valley | 3,930 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| McSherrystown | 3,080 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Latimore | 2,696 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Lake Meade | 2,563 | Census designated place |
| Bonneauville | 1,837 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| New Oxford | 1,808 | City in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| East Berlin | 1,542 | Borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lake Heritage | 1,333 | Census-designated place in Adams County, Pennsylvania |
| Biglerville | 1,214 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Gettysburg distances to largest Pennsylvania cities