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Picture Rocks

Pennsylvania · 643 residents · 0.974 sq mi
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Picture Rocks is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,375. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
643
−7%since 2000
from 693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
660 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 711 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+12%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5446186927668401990201020202024Picture Rocks
2024716
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,375
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,893
+140%since 2000
from $15,402 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+35.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−19%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(682)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(597)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(13)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other6.9%(45)
Diversity Score21.6%(139)
Diversity Score
22
+1886%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania?

Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania has about 643 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania earns about $84,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $153,200, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania?

About 1.9% of people in Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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