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Roaring Spring

Pennsylvania · 2,384 residents · 0.805 sq mi
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Roaring Spring has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,384
−1%since 2000
from 2,418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,961 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,004 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+1%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Roaring Spring
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,329 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,789
+43%since 2000
from $17,972 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,256)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(29)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other1.7%(40)
Diversity Score9.9%(236)
Diversity Score
10
+582%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+190%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania?

Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania has about 2,384 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania earns about $53,125 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 $111,600, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania?

About 17.3% 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 14.6% of people in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 228 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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