Rote, PA Demographics

A map of Rote's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	482	465	96.2%	95.3%
Multiracial	7	7	1.4%	1.4%
Asian	6	2	1.2%	0.4%
Native American/Other	6	4	1.2%	0.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	10	0.0%	2.0%

Rote, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 501, a slight increase from the 488 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.2% White, 1.4% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rote, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rote has become 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 Rote, that probability was 9.1% in 2020 and 7.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rote is ranked the 1351st 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). Rote was ranked the 1340th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rote's White Population

482 residents of Rote, or 96.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rote is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Rote ranks 355th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rote's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Rote's population has increased from 95.3% to 96.2%.

Rote is more White than neighboring Lock Haven (88.6% White), and Flemington (90.3% White). Rote is less White than neighboring Castanea (98% White), Salona (99.2% White), and Dunnstown (97.7% White).

Rote's Black Population

0 residents of Rote, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rote is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Rote ranks 1527th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rote's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Rote's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rote is less Black than neighboring Lock Haven (2.6% Black), and Flemington (0.7% Black).

Rote's Asian Population

6 residents of Rote, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rote is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Rote ranks 1047th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rote's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Rote's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Rote is more Asian than neighboring Castanea (0.4% Asian), Salona (0% Asian), Dunnstown (0.2% Asian), Lock Haven (0.9% Asian), and Flemington (0.6% Asian).

Rote's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Rote, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rote is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rote ranks 1023rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rote's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rote's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Rote is less Hispanic than neighboring Dunnstown (1.8% Hispanic), Lock Haven (3.8% Hispanic), and Flemington (3% Hispanic).

Rote's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Rote, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rote is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rote ranks 274th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rote's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rote's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Rote is more Native American/Other than neighboring Castanea (0% Native American/Other), Salona (0% Native American/Other), Dunnstown (0% Native American/Other), Lock Haven (0.1% Native American/Other), and Flemington (0% Native American/Other).

Rote's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Rote, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rote is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Rote ranks 1701st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rote's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Rote's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Rote is more Multiracial than neighboring Salona (0.8% Multiracial), and Dunnstown (0.3% Multiracial). Rote is less Multiracial than neighboring Castanea (1.7% Multiracial), Lock Haven (3.9% Multiracial), and Flemington (5.4% 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.