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Roots

Pennsylvania · 287 residents · 0.10 sq mi
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Roots is a city of 287 people in Pennsylvania. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. That puts it in the top 6% of US cities for household income. That is roughly 39% ahead of the Pennsylvania median. 0% of locals were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

287
+20%since 2023
from 239 in 2023
2020 – 2024
2,786 / sq mi
+20%since 2023
from 2,320 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
35.3
+199%since 2023
from 11.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.10 sq mi
Population, 20202024
8213819425030620202024Roots
2024287
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 513.6%(39)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 921.6%(62)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.3%(21)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(12)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4421.3%(61)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 543.1%(9)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.4%(24)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.4%(47)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.2%(12)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$108,185
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $106,411 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
$28,196
+3%since 2023
from $27,352 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
−20.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.282
+53%since 2023
from 0.184 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$180,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $204,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.54 people
−16%since 2023
from 4.19 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
1.7
−13%since 2023
from 1.9 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German71.1%(204)
Scottish53.3%(153)
Polish13.2%(38)
Belgian10.5%(30)
American9.8%(28)
English6.3%(18)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
57.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
55.2%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
47.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
85.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
85.2%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.4%(12)
Married82.6%(57)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married29.2%(28)
Married58.3%(56)
Widowed12.5%(12)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
63.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
20.6%
US average: 18.4%
15.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
10.8%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
63.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
47.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roots, Pennsylvania?

Roots, Pennsylvania has about 287 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roots, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Roots, Pennsylvania earns about $108,185 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roots, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Roots, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $180,200.

How educated are people in Roots, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Roots, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roots, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Roots, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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