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Rote, PA
Census-designated place in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
Population
501
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
446
ZIP codes
0
Rote and its ZIP codes
Rote at a glance
- Rote is 53% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,750 a year, 14% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,400 (19% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for Rote, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rote, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,750
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$207,400
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
93.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (171), Irish Americans (116), French Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Rote.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,572
12,741 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,562
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $7,097 per person
How people get to work
Rote, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rote, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
557
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
336
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Rote
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SalonaCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1 |
| MackeyvilleCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.7 |
| CastaneaCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Mill HallBorough | 4.2 mi | 0.9 |
| FlemingtonBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Lock HavenCity | 4.7 mi | 2.5 |
| DunnstownCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.8 |
| TylersvilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.4 |
| McElhattanCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.6 |
| LogantonBorough | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| ClintondaleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| WoolrichCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.2 |
| LamarCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Beech CreekBorough | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| EaglevilleCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| AvisBorough | 9 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rote, PA in?
- Rote is in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Rote, PA?
- About 501 people live in Rote, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rote?
- Nearby places include Salona (2.3 mi), Mackeyville (2.9 mi), Castanea (3.1 mi), Mill Hall (4.2 mi), Flemington (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023