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Cross Roads

Pennsylvania · 534 residents (2025 est.) · 1.818 sq mi
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Cross Roads is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,800. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
506
−2%since 2000
from 518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
278 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 285 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+29%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:534 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2793824865896931990201020202024Cross Roads
2024506
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,333
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,976
+94%since 2000
from $20,063 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
−1%since 2010
from 0.310 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,200
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $820 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
9.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(498)
Black2.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(39)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(465)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian1%(5)
Other4.9%(25)
Diversity Score19.1%(97)
Diversity Score
19
+152%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2017
from 80.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cross Roads, Pennsylvania?

Cross Roads, Pennsylvania has about 506 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cross Roads, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Cross Roads, Pennsylvania earns about $98,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cross Roads, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Cross Roads, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $278,800, and the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.

How educated are people in Cross Roads, Pennsylvania?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cross Roads, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cross Roads, Pennsylvania?

About 3.0% of people in Cross Roads, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cross Roads, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Cross Roads, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 193 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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