Gilbertsville is a somewhat small town located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 5,508 people and four associated neighborhoods, Gilbertsville is the 269th largest community in Pennsylvania. Gilbertsville real estate is some of the most expensive in Pennsylvania, although Gilbertsville house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns, Gilbertsville isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Gilbertsville are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Gilbertsville is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Gilbertsville who work in office and administrative support (11.98%), sales jobs (11.55%), and management occupations (11.27%). A relatively large number of people in Gilbertsville telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.02% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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. Gilbertsville is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Gilbertsville’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.The population of Gilbertsville is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 39.56% of adults in Gilbertsville have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Gilbertsville in 2022 was $46,519, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $186,076 for a family of four. The people who call Gilbertsville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Gilbertsville residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Gilbertsville include German, Irish, Italian, Polish, and English. The most common language spoken in Gilbertsville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Portuguese.
