Gettysburg, PA Demographics

A map of Gettysburg's Population by Race

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 8,254, a large increase from the 7,106 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.6% White, 16.5% Hispanic, 6.8% Asian, 4.2% Black, 1.8% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gettysburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gettysburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gettysburg, that probability was 43.3% in 2020 and 46.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gettysburg is ranked the 134th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Gettysburg was ranked the 162nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gettysburg's White Population

5,828 residents of Gettysburg, or 70.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gettysburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Gettysburg ranks 1679th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gettysburg's White population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. White residents' share of Gettysburg's population has decreased from 73.9% to 70.6%.

Gettysburg is less White than neighboring Lake Heritage (89.6% White), Table Rock (89.8% White), Hunterstown (100% White), Bonneauville (71.4% White), and Biglerville (82.5% White).

Gettysburg's Black Population

348 residents of Gettysburg, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gettysburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Gettysburg ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gettysburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. Black residents' share of Gettysburg's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.2%.

Gettysburg is more Black than neighboring Lake Heritage (0.3% Black), Table Rock (0% Black), Hunterstown (0% Black), and Biglerville (0.7% Black). Gettysburg is less Black than neighboring Bonneauville (8.6% Black).

Gettysburg's Asian Population

561 residents of Gettysburg, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gettysburg is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Gettysburg ranks 154th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gettysburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 108.6%. Asian residents' share of Gettysburg's population has increased from 3.8% to 6.8%.

Gettysburg is more Asian than neighboring Lake Heritage (2.6% Asian), Table Rock (5.1% Asian), Hunterstown (0% Asian), Bonneauville (0% Asian), and Biglerville (0% Asian).

Gettysburg's Hispanic Population

1,366 residents of Gettysburg, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gettysburg is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Gettysburg ranks 129th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gettysburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 56.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Gettysburg's population has increased from 12.3% to 16.5%.

Gettysburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Heritage (6.5% Hispanic), Table Rock (0% Hispanic), Hunterstown (0% Hispanic), and Biglerville (14.4% Hispanic). Gettysburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Bonneauville (16.7% Hispanic).

Gettysburg's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Gettysburg, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gettysburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Gettysburg ranks 194th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gettysburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 91.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gettysburg's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Gettysburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Heritage (0% Native American/Other), Table Rock (0% Native American/Other), Hunterstown (0% Native American/Other), Bonneauville (0% Native American/Other), and Biglerville (0% Native American/Other).

Gettysburg's Multiracial Population

145 residents of Gettysburg, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gettysburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Gettysburg ranks 730th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gettysburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Gettysburg's population has decreased from 3.7% to 1.8%.

Gettysburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Heritage (1% Multiracial), and Hunterstown (0% Multiracial). Gettysburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Table Rock (5.1% Multiracial), Bonneauville (3.3% Multiracial), and Biglerville (2.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.