Goldsboro, PA

Goldsboro, Pennsylvania

Goldsboro, Pennsylvania, in York county, is 24 miles W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 58 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the York metropolitan area. Goldsboro contains a population of approximately 939.

The People and Families of Goldsboro

In Goldsboro, about 71% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Goldsboro, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most towns, Goldsboro has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goldsboro had a median family income of $60,455. The typical family in Goldsboro is better off than most in Pennsylvania. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Goldsboro.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Goldsboro favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Goldsboro Housing

Goldsboro has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Goldsboro are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Goldsboro, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Goldsboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Goldsboro, PA

Comparing Goldsboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Goldsboro Almanac

Goldsboro Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Goldsboro Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Goldsboro, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Goldsboro Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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