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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rome

Pennsylvania · 382 residents · 0.519 sq mi
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Rome has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,417. Population has fallen 21% since 1990, a loss of 102 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,000. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

382
−21%since 1990
from 484 in 1990
1990 – 2025
736 / sq mi
−21%since 1990
from 933 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.0
+21%since 1990
from 27.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2983664345025701990201020202024Rome
2024547
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,417
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,127
+58%since 1990
from $9,544 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,000
−49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $342 in 1990
US average: $602
72.6%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
27.4% rent
1.3
−43%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(484)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(378)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.4%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−57%since 1990
from 33.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rome, Pennsylvania?

Rome, Pennsylvania has about 382 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rome, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rome, Pennsylvania earns about $26,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rome, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Rome, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $35,000, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Rome, Pennsylvania?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rome, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rome, Pennsylvania?

About 20.6% of people in Rome, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rome, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Rome, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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