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 is lower than average for the country.
The percentage of people in Gouldsboro who are college-educated is somewhat higher than the average US community of 21.84%: 27.68% of adults in Gouldsboro have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Gouldsboro in 2022 was $56,300, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $225,200 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.
