Gardners, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 76, Gardners's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Gardners is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Adams County. The total population is 76. It ranks as the 1914th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gardners is 61.2 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 9.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 43.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gardners is $67,292. This is 14% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.6%. This is 136% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Gardners, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gardners is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 43.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (43.4% vs 8.7%).

Education

31.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.1%. Notably, 31.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gardners, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.