Rome borough, Pennsylvania
Rome borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rome borough is a geographic entity located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 373. The land area covers 0.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 373 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 28.1 yrs | ±6.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 166 | ±50 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 207 | ±59 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 166 | ±50 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 41 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $150,000 | ±$65,619 |
| Median Gross Rent | $942 | ±$79 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,000 | ±$12,113 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,937 | ±$6,390 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.8% | ±17.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 141 | ±105 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | ±4.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 222 | ±78 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.9% | ±12.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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BOROUGH OF ROME
GUS Population: 380 (2024)
ID: 133496
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 3, ROME PA 18837-0003
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GUS Population: 59,699 (2024)
ID: 211834
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
301 MAIN ST, TOWANDA PA 18848-1891
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Rome | KG-06 | Rome, PA | |
| Regular School Rome | 07-12 | Rome, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | APALACHIN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Athens, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Athens, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-04 | WAVERLY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Athens, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | WAVERLY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Towanda, PA | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-11 | SAYRE, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Northern Tier Career Center
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College Vocational | 8.5 mi away | 120 Career Center Lane, Towanda, PA, 18848-9731 |
5702658113
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TOWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 104 MAIN ST, TOWANDA, PA, 18848 |
(570) 265-2470
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Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center
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College Vocational | 21.5 mi away | 2380 Elk Lake School Road, Springville, PA, 18844 |
5702789229
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MATHER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 23866 ROUTE 220, ULSTER, PA, 18850 |
(570) 358-3595
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Binghamton University
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College | 24.9 mi away | 4400 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY, 13850-6000 |
6077772000
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SPALDING MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 724 S MAIN ST, ATHENS, PA, 18810 |
(570) 888-7117
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GEORGE P. & SUSAN PLATT CADY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 42 EAST RIVER ROAD, NICHOLS, NY, 13812 |
(607) 699-3835
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MONROETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 149 DALPIAZ DR, MONROETON, PA, 18832 |
(570) 265-2871
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SAYRE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 122 SOUTH ELMER AVE, SAYRE, PA, 18840 |
(570) 888-2256
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WYALUSING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 115 CHURCH STREET, WYALUSING, PA, 18853 |
(570) 746-1711
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TOWANDA 1 S, PA US, located 9.1 miles from Rome borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.0° | 17.1° | 26.1° | 2.39" | 11.0" |
| February | 37.6° | 17.7° | 27.7° | 1.90" | 7.1" |
| March | 46.0° | 24.6° | 35.3° | 3.12" | 8.8" |
| April | 59.5° | 34.7° | 47.1° | 3.47" | 1.5" |
| May | 71.1° | 45.7° | 58.4° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.3° | 55.1° | 67.2° | 3.69" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 59.3° | 71.5° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.9° | 57.7° | 69.8° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.9° | 50.7° | 62.8° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.6° | 39.8° | 51.2° | 3.67" | 0.2" |
| November | 50.2° | 30.7° | 40.5° | 2.60" | 1.8" |
| December | 39.6° | 23.6° | 31.6° | 2.71" | 7.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| North Towanda CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
| Towanda borough | Borough | 8.1 mi | — |
| Ulster CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| LeRaysville borough | Borough | 8.7 mi | — |
| Athens borough | Borough | 10.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4201565944. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.