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Rockwood

Pennsylvania · 843 residents · 0.334 sq mi
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Rockwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,135. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,000. Households here earn about 42% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
843
−12%since 2000
from 954 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,524 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,856 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+2%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6767688619531K1990201020202024Rockwood
2024793
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,135
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,139 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,391
+64%since 2000
from $13,687 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(950)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(809)
Black1.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.4%(12)
Diversity Score6.7%(56)
Diversity Score
7
+2433%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockwood, Pennsylvania?

Rockwood, Pennsylvania has about 843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockwood, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rockwood, Pennsylvania earns about $37,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockwood, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Rockwood, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $77,000, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Rockwood, Pennsylvania?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rockwood, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockwood, Pennsylvania?

About 15.7% of people in Rockwood, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockwood, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockwood, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 171 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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