Rockwood, Pennsylvania
Rockwood: borough of Pennsylvania
About
Rockwood is a city located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 890 and a population density of 2,697 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 815 inhabitants.
The city was created 169 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Rockwood
| Population | 815 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Postal code | 15557 |
| Area | 0.33 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.9156,-79.1523 |
| Altitude | 6,027 feet / 1837 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1857 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:57:22 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 2,470 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.2% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Rockwood is located at 39°54'56"N 79°9'8"W (39.9156300, -79.1522500).
Rockwood map
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Weather
Rain showers likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Rockwood decreased by 9.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 890 | - | census |
| 2011 | 880 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 875 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 867 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 859 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 849 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 840 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 833 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 827 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 820 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 815 | -0.61% | estimation process |
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rockwood, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457943 | Somerset County Technology Center | Somerset (PA) | 15501-4309 |
| 162584 | Frostburg State University | Frostburg (MD) | 21532-1099 |
| 162609 | Garrett College | McHenry (MD) | 21541 |
| 214759 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | Lemont Furnace (PA) | 15456-1025 |
| 261861 | West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | Mount Braddock (PA) | 15465 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rockwood, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Rockwood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Post Office | Rockwood (PA) | 15557 |
| Markleton Post Office | Markleton (PA) | 15551 |
| Garr Post Office | Garrett (PA) | 15542 |
| Somer Post Office | Somerset (PA) | 15501 |
| Fort Hill Post Office | Fort Hill (PA) | 15540 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Rockwood, Tennessee city in Tennessee, United States with a population of 5,459 people.
- Rockwood, Michigan City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States with a population of 3,146 people.
- Rockwood, Illinois village in Randolph County, Illinois with a population of 43 people.
Other cities in Somerset County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Williams | 6,115 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Somerset | 5,817 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Windber | 3,789 | Borough of in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Forward | 3,018 | Township of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Glade | 2,143 | Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Meyersdale | 2,087 | Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Berlin | 1,931 | Borough in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Randolph | 1,679 | Unincorporated community in Somerset County, Pennsylvania |
| Kimmel | 1,537 | Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| Friedens | 1,523 | Census designated place |
| Huston | 1,352 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
| Boswell | 1,180 | Town in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Davidsville | 1,130 | Census designated place |
| Milford | 985 | Borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Paint | 930 | Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Confluence | 722 | Borough of Pennsylvania |