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Rockledge

Pennsylvania · 2,613 residents (2025 est.) · 0.341 sq mi
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Rockledge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $324,300. 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 42.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,634
+2%since 2000
from 2,577 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,724 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 7,557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+12%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,613 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Rockledge
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,639
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,958 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,359
+109%since 2000
from $21,232 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+23%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,111
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+37%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,515)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian1%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(102)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,415)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(135)
Diversity Score19.5%(513)
Diversity Score
19
+392%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
5.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 80.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockledge, Pennsylvania?

Rockledge, Pennsylvania has about 2,634 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockledge, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rockledge, Pennsylvania earns about $92,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockledge, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Rockledge, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $324,300, and the typical rent is about $1,111 a month.

How educated are people in Rockledge, Pennsylvania?

About 45.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rockledge, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockledge, Pennsylvania?

About 9.5% of people in Rockledge, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockledge, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockledge, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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