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Rossiter

Pennsylvania · 646 residents · 1.886 sq mi
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Rossiter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,511. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 144 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,000. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
646
−18%since 2000
from 790 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
343 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.3
+12%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5125886647398152000201020202024Rossiter
2024652
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,511
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,577 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,290
+28%since 2000
from $11,931 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.3%
−57.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+27%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(788)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(638)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(16)
Diversity Score6.6%(43)
Diversity Score
7
+951%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% 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
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rossiter, Pennsylvania?

Rossiter, Pennsylvania has about 646 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rossiter, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rossiter, Pennsylvania earns about $29,511 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rossiter, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Rossiter, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $47,000, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Rossiter, Pennsylvania?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rossiter, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rossiter, Pennsylvania?

About 19.8% of people in Rossiter, 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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