Gilberton, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2022: 579 (94% urban, 6% rural).
Population change since 2000: -33.2%
 
Males: 310  (53.6%)
Females: 269  (46.4%)
Median resident age:

46.1 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 17934, 17949.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,092 (it was $24,792 in 2000)
Gilberton:

$51,092
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,050 (it was $14,785 in 2000)

Gilberton borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $39,663 (it was $23,800 in 2000)
Gilberton:

$39,663
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $68,716; detached houses: $102,266; townhouses or other attached units: $29,545; mobile homes: $50,971

Median gross rent in 2022: $741.

March 2022 cost of living index in Gilberton: 80.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.5%

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  • Races in Gilberton, PA (2022)
    • 37985.0%White alone
    • 5913.2%Hispanic
    • 51.1%Black alone
    • 51.1%Two or more races

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According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Gilberton, Pennsylvania as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gilberton is 866 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (19.5%), Irish (17.1%), Polish (15.2%), Lithuanian (11.6%), Ukrainian (11.6%), Italian (4.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 03/01/1873

Elevation: 1140 feet

Land area: 1.43 square miles.

Population density: 406 people per square mile   (low).

Gilberton, Pennsylvania map

16 residents are foreign born (3.4% Latin America).

This borough:

3.6%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Gilberton borough:

1.4% ($328)
Pennsylvania:

1.6% ($1,552)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Reading, PA (35.2 miles , pop. 81,207).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (79.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Altamont, PA (1.0 miles ),
Frackville borough, PA (1.0 miles ),
Englewood, PA (1.2 miles ),
Shenandoah borough, PA (1.4 miles ),
Shenandoah Heights, PA (1.6 miles ),
New Boston-Morea, PA (1.8 miles ),
Girardville borough, PA (1.8 miles ),
Ringtown borough, PA (2.0 miles )

Latitude: 40.80 N, Longitude: 76.23 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 570

Distribution of median household income in Gilberton, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Gilberton, PA in 2022
Gilberton satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Most common industries in Gilberton, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Plastics & rubber products (8.9%)
  • Health care (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (5.6%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Plastics & rubber products (9.6%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.1%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (5.6%)
  • Construction (4.6%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (8.1%)
  • Apparel (6.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (5.6%)
  • Educational services (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Gilberton, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (12.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.7%)

Average climate in Gilberton, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Gilberton, Pennsylvania average temperatures Gilberton, Pennsylvania average precipitation Gilberton, Pennsylvania humidity Gilberton, Pennsylvania wind speed Gilberton, Pennsylvania snowfall Gilberton, Pennsylvania sunshine Gilberton, Pennsylvania clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2007 was 20.5. This is significantly better than average.

City:

20.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2007 was 0.462. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.462
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 5.72. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.72
U.S.:

1.51

Tornado activity:

Gilberton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 5% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 27.5 miles away from the Gilberton borough center killed one person and injured 5 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 tornado 27.8 miles away from the borough center injured 7 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gilberton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 65% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 219.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 33.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 238.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 222.4 miles away from Gilberton center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 34.5 miles away from Gilberton center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 287.3 miles away from Gilberton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Schuylkill County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Snowstorms: 3, Tropical Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Gilberton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Gilberton:

  • BROAD MOUNTAIN NSG FRACKVILLE (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; FRACKVILLE, PA)
  • BROAD MOUNTAIN NURSING AND REH (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; FRACKVILLE, PA)
  • RIDGEVIEW HEALTHCARE AND REHAB CENTER LLC (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; SHENANDOAH, PA)
  • SHENANDOAH MANOR NURSING CENTE (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; SHENANDOAH, PA)
  • KINGS HOME HEALTHCARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; ASHLAND, PA)
  • SAINT CATHERINE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNTAIN SPRINGS (Hospital, about 7 miles away; ASHLAND, PA)
  • SAINT CATHERINE HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ASHLAND, PA)

Operable nuclear power plants near Gilberton:

  • 18 miles: Susquehanna 1 and 2 in Berwick, PA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gilberton:

  • McCann School of Business & Technology (about 9 miles; Pottsville, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,412)
  • Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (about 19 miles; Bloomsburg, PA; FT enrollment: 9,452)
  • Luzerne County Community College (about 30 miles; Nanticoke, PA; FT enrollment: 4,724)
  • Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (about 31 miles; Kutztown, PA; FT enrollment: 9,099)
  • Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks (about 34 miles; Reading, PA; FT enrollment: 2,605)
  • Lehigh Carbon Community College (about 34 miles; Schnecksville, PA; FT enrollment: 4,391)
  • Susquehanna University (about 35 miles; Selinsgrove, PA; FT enrollment: 2,495)

Private elementary/middle school in Gilberton:

  • ST BASIL THE GREAT SCHOOL (Students: 217, Location: 2330 KIMBERTON RD, Grades: PK-8)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Gilberton: American Hose Company 2 (A), Continental Hose Company 3 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Schuylkill County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This borough:

2.4 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

61.7%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

8.0%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Gilberton:

Marital status in Gilberton, PA
  • Never married: 28.3%
  • Now married: 34.7%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 22.3%
  • Divorced: 13.9%

For population 25 years and over in Gilberton:

  • High school or higher: 84.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.6%
  • Unemployed: 8.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gilberton, PA (based on Schuylkill County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic40,81448
Mainline Protestant37,489144
Evangelical Protestant7,71973
Other1,34610
Orthodox7357
Black Protestant1771
None60,009-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 32
This county:

2.18 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Schuylkill County:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 14
Schuylkill County:

0.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 48
This county:

3.26 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 114
Schuylkill County:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.5%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Schuylkill County:

30.3%
State:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.3%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.1%
State:

50.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.4%
Pennsylvania:

47.1%

Average BMI:
Gilberton:

28.6
Pennsylvania:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.9%
Pennsylvania:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Gilberton:

9.4%
State:

10.9%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Pennsylvania:

6.8

Overweight people:
Gilberton:

35.1%
Pennsylvania:

34.3%

General health condition:
Gilberton:

54.9%
Pennsylvania:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Gilberton:

76.5%
Pennsylvania:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Gilberton, PA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 1$2,893$34,7161$651
Financial Administration 0$0 1$849
Totals for Government 1$2,893$34,7162$1,500

Gilberton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Housing and Community Development: $196,000 ($338.51)
    Central Staff Services: $74,000 ($127.81)
    Regular Highways: $33,000 ($56.99)
    General - Other: $24,000 ($41.45)
    Solid Waste Management: $18,000 ($31.09)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $16,000 ($27.63)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($13.82)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($3.45)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($1.73)

Gilberton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $34,000 ($58.72)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $15,000 ($25.91)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $6,000 ($10.36)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $215,000 ($371.33)
  • Tax - Property: $52,000 ($89.81)
    Individual Income: $43,000 ($74.27)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $6,000 ($10.36)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $1,000 ($1.73)

Gilberton government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $37,000 ($63.90)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $30,000 ($51.81)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,000 ($10.36)

Gilberton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $35,000 ($60.45)

Strongest AM radio stations in Gilberton:

  • WPPA (1360 AM; 5 kW; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: POTTSVILLE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WEEU (830 AM; 20 kW; READING, PA; Owner: WEEU BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WOGY (1300 AM; 5 kW; WEST HAZLETON, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WPAM (1450 AM; 1 kW; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: CURRAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKOK (1070 AM; 10 kW; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WLSH (1410 AM; 5 kW; LANSFORD, PA; Owner: J-SYSTEMS FRANCHISING CORP.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gilberton:

  • WAVT-FM (101.9 FM; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: POTTSVILLE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • W220BE (91.9 FM; ST. CLAIR, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WFYY (106.5 FM; BLOOMSBURG, PA; Owner: RADIO FRIENDZ, INC.)
  • W299AF (107.7 FM; CATAWISSA, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WSPI (99.7 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, PA; Owner: H & P COMMUNICATIONS, LTD)
  • WMGH-FM (105.5 FM; TAMAQUA, PA; Owner: J-SYSTEMS FRANCHISING CORP.)
  • W256AB (99.1 FM; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV OF COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM)
  • WBSX (97.9 FM; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMGS (92.9 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPGM-FM (96.7 FM; DANVILLE, PA; Owner: MONTROSE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQKX (94.1 FM; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVIA-FM (89.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL TV ASSN.)
  • WBLJ-FM (95.3 FM; SHAMOKIN, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEGH (107.3 FM; NORTHUMBERLAND, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W290AC (105.9 FM; PALMERTON, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WBHT (97.1 FM; MOUNTAIN TOP, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAMT (103.1 FM; FREELAND, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WKRZ (98.5 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WQFM (92.1 FM; NANTICOKE, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WCLH (90.7 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: WILKES COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Gilberton:

  • WNEP-TV (Channel 16; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WVIA-TV (Channel 44; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NE PA ED TV ASSOCIATION)
  • WBRE-TV (Channel 28; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, L.L.C.)
  • WYOU (Channel 22; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOLF-TV (Channel 56; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: WOLF LICENSE CORP.)
  • WLYH-TV (Channel 15; LANCASTER, PA; Owner: TELEVISION STATION GROUP LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • W24BL (Channel 24; POTTSVILLE, ETC., PA; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, L.L.C.)
  • WTVE (Channel 51; READING, PA; Owner: READING BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W47AO (Channel 47; BERWICK, PA; Owner: TRIPLE J COMMUNITY BROADCASTING., L.L.C.)
  • W19CI (Channel 19; BERWICK, PA; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING OF SCRANTON, INC.)
  • Gilberton, Pennsylvania
  • Fatal accident count15
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents21
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:5
  • Fatalities15
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents29
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2
  • Pennsylvania average
  • Fatal accident count19474
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents30048
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons6513
  • Fatalities21235
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents48511
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2045
See more detailed statistics of Gilberton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.4mTotal length
  • $467,000Total costs
  • 15,195Total average daily traffic
  • 1,165Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KB3GAV, Licensee ID: L00320485, Grant Date: 01/13/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: Dale J Dewald, Registrant: Dale J Dewald, 329 Main Street, Gilberton, PA 17934


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 560XL (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 13, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PW545 SER (3952 Pounds of Thrust) (Turbo-fan)
    N-Number: 39RC, N39RC, N-39RC, Serial Number: 5605041, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 09/28/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 01/31/2011
    Registrant (LLC): Rich Plane LLC, 10 Gilberton Rd, Gilberton, PA 17934

Most common first names in Gilberton, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Anna2679.6 years
Mary2479.4 years
Joseph1870.8 years
Helen1675.4 years
John1576.7 years
William1574.9 years
Charles1074.9 years
George1068.3 years
Michael1076.7 years
Margaret1078.4 years
Most common last names in Gilberton, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Mccabe875.0 years
Drasdis577.4 years
Miller575.4 years
Labadis478.2 years
Dudash467.5 years
Wesner464.5 years
Tregea474.5 years
Ambromovage468.8 years
Comishock482.2 years
Yockachonis474.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gilberton, PA
  • 65.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 17.5%Electricity
  • 7.7%Coal or coke
  • 4.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gilberton, PA
  • 90.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.5%Coal or coke
  • 3.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Gilberton compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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