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Rote

Pennsylvania · 501 residents · 1.124 sq mi
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Rote has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,750. Population has fallen 18% since 2023, a loss of 107 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $207,400. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
501
−18%since 2023
from 608 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
446 / sq mi
−18%since 2023
from 541 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+4%since 2023
from 44.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
419495571647723201020202024Rote
2024501
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,750
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $82,426 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,726
+10%since 2023
from $41,471 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
+5%since 2023
from 0.306 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade46.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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

Median home value
$207,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $214,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $857 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−10%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97%(590)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(6)
Other2%(12)
Diversity Score7.2%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(482)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(6)
Other2.6%(13)
Diversity Score9.2%(46)
Diversity Score
9
+27%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−13%since 2023
from 21.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
Female
38.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 78.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rote, Pennsylvania?

Rote, Pennsylvania has about 501 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rote, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rote, Pennsylvania earns about $88,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rote, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Rote, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $207,400, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Rote, Pennsylvania?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rote, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rote, Pennsylvania?

About 3.0% of people in Rote, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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