Gouldsboro: Economy & Jobs
Households in Gouldsboro earn a median $67,303 (1.1× higher than Wayne County median $62,381; 1.2× below Pennsylvania median $77,971), with homes at a median value of $236,200. The surrounding county supports 56,939 jobs (avg $53,536).
- $67,833 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Pennsylvania $73,856).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $67,303 — above the Pennsylvania median ($61,953). Poverty rate 2.2% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 3.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 13.1% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $80,920 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $5,489,059 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $67,833 (vs Pennsylvania $73,856) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $85,463 |
| Median Household Income | $67,303 (vs Pennsylvania $61,953) |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $67,303 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.6% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 19% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 19.0% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 56,939 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $3,048,305,024 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $53,536 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 5,948,490 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% (vs Pennsylvania 4.0%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 24 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 2,651 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 110.50 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Vegetable Totals, Grain |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 3,492 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 46,836 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 2,193,196 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 21 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 15 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 23 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 46 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 34 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 25 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 164 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 117 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 14 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 41 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 30015 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 2 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | MONROEVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,261,211,752 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,492.63 (vs Pennsylvania $8,556) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 168,327 people (vs Pennsylvania 12,317) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 66.4% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 19.0% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 54.1 years (vs Pennsylvania 36.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 50.5% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12