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Rothsville

Pennsylvania · 2,934 residents · 2.464 sq mi
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Rothsville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $313,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 37% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,934
−3%since 2000
from 3,017 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,191 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+14%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Rothsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,694 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,525
+124%since 2000
from $18,535 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
−9%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$313,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.0%
+48.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,849)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(88)
Asian1.3%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(334)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(2,033)
Black7.1%(209)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(492)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(200)
Diversity Score60.3%(1,768)
Diversity Score
60
+444%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 79.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 84.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rothsville, Pennsylvania?

Rothsville, Pennsylvania has about 2,934 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rothsville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rothsville, Pennsylvania earns about $107,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rothsville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Rothsville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $313,700, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Rothsville, Pennsylvania?

About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rothsville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rothsville, Pennsylvania?

About 11.0% of people in Rothsville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rothsville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Rothsville, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 844 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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