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Rote

Pennsylvania · 488 residents · 1.124 sq mi
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Rote has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,875. Population has declined 11% since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $168,400. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
488
−11%since 2019
from 546 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
434 / sq mi
−11%since 2019
from 486 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
−7%since 2019
from 53.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
419495571647723201020202024Rote
2024501
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,875
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $62,206 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,139
+28%since 2019
from $27,525 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.9%
US avg: 10%
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $158,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 94.1% in 2019
9.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−8%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(542)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(465)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(10)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(30)
Diversity Score
6
+238%since 2019
from 2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 93.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−28%since 2019
from 29.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 74.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 29.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 54.9% in 2019
Female
37.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 45.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rote, Pennsylvania?

Rote, Pennsylvania has about 488 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rote, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rote, Pennsylvania earns about $71,875 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 $168,400.

How educated are people in Rote, Pennsylvania?

About 11.8% 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 6.0% of people in Rote, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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