Roots, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Roots, Pennsylvania had a total population of 287, the 1602nd largest community in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $108,185, which is 39% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 39% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Pennsylvania.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x.
- Unemployment rate of 12.8% is notably above the national average.
Roots Quick Facts
How Roots Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 239 | 287 | +20.1% |
| Median household income | $106,411 | $108,185 | +1.7% |
| Median home value | $204,000 | $180,200 | -11.7% |
How Roots Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Roots Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Blair County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | 43,196 | $51,250 | 16.6% | $119,900 |
| Hollidaysburg | 5,558 | $69,458 | 8.2% | $196,100 |
| Tyrone | 5,377 | $57,226 | 11.5% | $139,800 |
| Greenwood | 2,853 | $73,250 | 4.9% | $140,300 |
| Penn Farms | 2,508 | $89,867 | 3.9% | $348,900 |
| Roaring Spring | 2,335 | $62,738 | 13.4% | $142,200 |
| Loop | 2,039 | $91,818 | 4.7% | $245,300 |
| Martinsburg | 1,741 | $71,307 | 8.5% | $157,200 |
| Bellwood | 1,691 | $52,305 | 16.3% | $145,700 |
| Lakemont | 1,644 | $52,955 | 13.1% | $157,100 |
Cities Similar to Roots
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | 285 | N/A | $82,500 | 42.2% | 6.7% |
| Millsboro | 282 | N/A | N/A | 27.1% | 22.3% |
| Acosta | 301 | N/A | $111,900 | 0.0% | 13.6% |
| Bethany | 279 | $100,250 | $236,800 | 45.3% | 5.0% |
| Cheyney University | 308 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
A note before these figures: with a population of 287, Roots's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Roots is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Blair County. The total population is 287. It ranks as the 1602nd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Roots is 35.3 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 42.5% of the population under 18, Roots has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Roots is $108,185. This is 39% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 34% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Roots. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 12.8%. This is 143% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $180,200. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Roots is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Roots was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Roots, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Roots, Pennsylvania?
Roots, Pennsylvania has a population of 287 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Roots, PA?
The median household income in Roots is $108,185, which is 34% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Roots, PA?
The ACS sample for Roots recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Roots, Pennsylvania?
Roots's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Roots, PA?
The median home value in Roots is $180,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.7x.
How educated is Roots, Pennsylvania?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Roots hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.