Rockledge, PA Demographics

A map of Rockledge's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,415	2,318	91.7%	87.9%
Multiracial	135	78	5.1%	3.0%
Hispanic	78	95	3.0%	3.6%
Black	6	74	0.2%	2.8%
Asian	0	58	0.0%	2.2%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	0.6%

Rockledge, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,634, a less than 1% change from the 2,638 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% White, 5.1% Multiracial, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rockledge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rockledge has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rockledge, that probability was 22.4% in 2020 and 15.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rockledge is ranked the 532nd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rockledge was ranked the 524th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rockledge's White Population

2,415 residents of Rockledge, or 91.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rockledge is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Rockledge ranks 1232nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockledge's White population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Rockledge's population has increased from 87.9% to 91.7%.

Rockledge is more White than neighboring Cheltenham Village (64.1% White), McKinley (48.8% White), Elkins Park (56.6% White), Jenkintown (79.8% White), and Wyncote (74.1% White).

Rockledge's Black Population

6 residents of Rockledge, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rockledge is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Rockledge ranks 510th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockledge's Black population has declined by an estimated 91.9%. Black residents' share of Rockledge's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.2%.

Rockledge is less Black than neighboring Cheltenham Village (28% Black), McKinley (16.9% Black), Elkins Park (27% Black), Jenkintown (8.4% Black), and Wyncote (18.7% Black).

Rockledge's Asian Population

0 residents of Rockledge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rockledge is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Rockledge ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockledge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rockledge's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Rockledge is less Asian than neighboring McKinley (7.2% Asian), Elkins Park (5.6% Asian), Jenkintown (1.6% Asian), and Wyncote (2.4% Asian).

Rockledge's Hispanic Population

78 residents of Rockledge, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rockledge is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rockledge ranks 645th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockledge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Rockledge's population has decreased from 3.6% to 3.0%.

Rockledge is more Hispanic than neighboring Wyncote (1.5% Hispanic). Rockledge is less Hispanic than neighboring Cheltenham Village (5.9% Hispanic), McKinley (9.6% Hispanic), Elkins Park (6.4% Hispanic), and Jenkintown (4.1% Hispanic).

Rockledge's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rockledge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rockledge is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rockledge ranks 587th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockledge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rockledge's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Rockledge is less Native American/Other than neighboring McKinley (11.9% Native American/Other), and Jenkintown (0.8% Native American/Other).

Rockledge's Multiracial Population

135 residents of Rockledge, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rockledge is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Rockledge ranks 1158th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockledge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 73.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Rockledge's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.1%.

Rockledge is more Multiracial than neighboring Cheltenham Village (2% Multiracial), Elkins Park (4.3% Multiracial), and Wyncote (3.3% Multiracial). Rockledge is less Multiracial than neighboring McKinley (5.6% Multiracial), and Jenkintown (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.