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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Roaring Spring

Pennsylvania · 2,612 residents · 0.805 sq mi
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Roaring Spring has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,844. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,612
+8%vs 2000
vs 2,418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,245 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 3,004 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Roaring Spring
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,844
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,329 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,048
−33%vs 2000
vs $17,972 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.3%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$266
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $390 in 2000
US average: $450
71.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.1% in 2000
28.4% rent
1.6
−22%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,391)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(1)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(35)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(2,600)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score1.6%(42)
2
+12%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania?

Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania has about 2,612 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania earns about $25,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $40,800, and the typical rent is about $266 a month.

How educated are people in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania?

About 11.3% of people in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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