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Roscoe

Pennsylvania · 812 residents · 0.182 sq mi
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Roscoe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,625. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,200. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
812
−4%since 2000
from 848 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,462 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,659 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+3%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5376287208119031990201020202024Roscoe
2024567
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,625
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,094 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,695
+30%since 2000
from $17,508 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−42.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(831)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(780)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(14)
Diversity Score8%(65)
Diversity Score
8
+149%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
10.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.8%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roscoe, Pennsylvania?

Roscoe, Pennsylvania has about 812 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roscoe, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Roscoe, Pennsylvania earns about $38,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roscoe, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Roscoe, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $82,200, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Roscoe, Pennsylvania?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Roscoe, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roscoe, Pennsylvania?

About 5.2% of people in Roscoe, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roscoe, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Roscoe, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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