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Rome

Pennsylvania · 441 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 $35,750. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
441
+15%since 2000
from 382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
850 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+5%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2983664345025701990201020202024Rome
2024547
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,842
+31%since 2000
from $15,127 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade46.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.3%
−45.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+82%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(378)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(436)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
Diversity Score
1
+73%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+87%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.5%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rome, Pennsylvania?

Rome, Pennsylvania has about 441 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rome, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rome, Pennsylvania earns about $35,750 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 $86,300, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Rome, Pennsylvania?

About 7.3% 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 19.6% 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 43 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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