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Rockledge

Pennsylvania · 2,638 residents · 0.341 sq mi
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Rockledge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,132. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $237,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,638
+2%since 2000
from 2,577 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,736 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 7,557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+7%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Rockledge
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,132
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,685
+77%since 2000
from $21,232 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+20%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(2,318)
Black2.8%(74)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(95)
Asian2.2%(58)
Other3.8%(101)
Diversity Score28.6%(753)
Diversity Score
29
+621%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockledge, Pennsylvania?

Rockledge, Pennsylvania has about 2,638 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockledge, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rockledge, Pennsylvania earns about $77,132 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 $237,100, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in Rockledge, Pennsylvania?

About 34.8% 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 2.7% 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 41 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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