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 (18.31%), healthcare (13.90%), and teaching (9.15%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 18.98% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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 a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Gouldsboro’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much 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 ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.The overall education level of Gouldsboro citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 32.04% of adults in Gouldsboro have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%. The per capita income in Gouldsboro in 2022 was $60,125, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $240,500 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.
