Gibraltar, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Gibraltar, Pennsylvania had a total population of 398, the 1454th largest community in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $77,933, which is about the same as the state average. The poverty rate is 10.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Gibraltar Quick Facts
How Gibraltar Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 609 | 398 | -34.6% |
| Median household income | $91,611 | $77,933 | -14.9% |
| Median home value | $250,200 | $263,400 | +5.3% |
How Gibraltar Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Gibraltar Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Berks County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 95,242 | $44,091 | 28.7% | $121,300 |
| Wyomissing | 11,172 | $93,203 | 7.3% | $339,900 |
| Blandon | 7,357 | $109,417 | 5.2% | $290,700 |
| Shillington | 5,492 | $79,922 | 16.7% | $203,500 |
| Pennside | 5,407 | $77,192 | 6.1% | $207,600 |
| Whitfield | 5,226 | $126,740 | 6.1% | $311,700 |
| Birdsboro | 5,116 | $86,290 | 18.1% | $224,000 |
| Lorane | 4,601 | $84,293 | 6.5% | $259,900 |
| Reiffton | 4,575 | $128,750 | 3.9% | $318,500 |
| West Reading | 4,562 | $65,885 | 14.8% | $173,100 |
Cities Similar to Gibraltar
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorville | 402 | $77,885 | $147,900 | 15.4% | 6.2% |
| Troxelville | 396 | $76,250 | $175,500 | 19.2% | 1.0% |
| Industry | 406 | N/A | $110,800 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Granville | 395 | $75,710 | N/A | 12.8% | 0.0% |
| Pennwyn | 384 | N/A | $186,700 | 27.2% | 26.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 398, Gibraltar'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
Gibraltar is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Berks County. The total population is 398. It ranks as the 1454th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Gibraltar is 63.2 years. This is 55% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 2.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.8% 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 Gibraltar is $77,933. This is about the same as the state median of $77,971. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Gibraltar, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $263,400. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Gibraltar has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.7% of all residents.
Education
26.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 85.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Gibraltar, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gibraltar, Pennsylvania?
Gibraltar, Pennsylvania has a population of 398 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Gibraltar, PA?
The median household income in Gibraltar is $77,933, which is 3% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Gibraltar, PA?
The poverty rate in Gibraltar is 10.1%. This means approximately 40 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Gibraltar, Pennsylvania?
Gibraltar's population is 91.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Gibraltar, PA?
The median home value in Gibraltar is $263,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x.
How educated is Gibraltar, Pennsylvania?
26.9% of adults (25+) in Gibraltar hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.