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.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Gouldsboro is worth considering.
In terms of college education, Gouldsboro is somewhat better educated than the 21.84% who have a 4-year degree or higher in the typical US community: 26.64% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Gouldsboro in 2018 was $46,816, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $187,264 for a family of four. However, Gouldsboro contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
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.
