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Gilberton, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill county, is 35 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 80 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 867.
In Gilberton, about 48% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Gilberton live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.
Interestingly, Gilberton is known for having more men than similar towns.
In 2000, Gilberton had a median family income of $34,500.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 85% of housing units in Gilberton are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Typical rents in Gilberton are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Pennsylvania.
In Gilberton, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Gilberton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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