Rockledge, Pennsylvania
Rockledge: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Rockledge is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,543 and a population density of 7,266 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,526 inhabitants.
The city was created 134 years ago in 1889.
Quick Facts about Rockledge
| Population : | 2,526 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Montgomery County |
| Area : | 0.35 km2 |
| Altitude : | 732 feet / 223 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1890 (134 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:06:52 (23rd April 2024) |
| Density : | 7,217 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rockledge is located at 40°4'52"N 75°5'23"W (40.0812200, -75.0896200).
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Official website of Rockledge
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rockledge decreased by 0.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,543 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,545 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,549 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,550 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,553 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,544 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,543 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,537 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,534 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,530 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,526 | -0.16% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 24,667 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 22,101 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 25,571 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 22,094 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.8% |
| White only, percent : | 90.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,208 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $190,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,557 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $514 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,014 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,334 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 52,151 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 153,669 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 521,347 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,643 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $75,116 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,357 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,451 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 788 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 475 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 32 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,316 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 89 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,238 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,357.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.27 |
Schools in Rockledge
College & universities near Rockledge, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213774 | Manor College | Jenkintown (PA) | 19046-3399 |
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rockledge, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHN | North Philadelphia station | 2900 North Broad St. | RAIL |
| PNK | Pennsauken, NJ | 215 Derousse Avenue | BUS |
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
| PHL | 30th Street Station | 2955 Market St. | RAIL |
| CRH | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike | OTHER |
Post offices near Rockledge
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Post Office | Cheltenham (PA) | 19012 |
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Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Abington | 55,285 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Haverford | 49,547 | A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. |
| Cheltenham | 37,080 | Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania |
| Norristown | 34,323 | County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Horsham | 26,524 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Pottstown | 22,580 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| King of Prussia | 19,936 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Limerick | 19,500 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| Whitemarsh | 18,584 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| Lansdale | 17,335 | Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| Willow Grove | 15,726 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA |
| West Norriton | 15,668 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| Skippack | 14,554 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| Franconia | 13,500 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| New Hanover | 13,464 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| Montgomeryville | 12,624 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Rockledge distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
