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Roulette, PA
Census-designated place in Potter County, Pennsylvania.
Population
635
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
369
ZIP codes
0
Roulette and its ZIP codes
Roulette at a glance
- Roulette is 27% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,034, 47% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,600 (68% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $673 a month.
Local data for Roulette, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Roulette, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,034
Poverty rate
25.0%
Median home value
$80,600
Median rent
$673/mo
Homeownership
81.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.2%
Median age
50.4
Average commute
17.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (157), Irish Americans (116), Polish Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Potter County. PPP loans are for Roulette.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,688
4,750 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,689
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$128M
FY 2026, $7,781 per person
How people get to work
Roulette, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.7%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roulette, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
364
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
122
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 13°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Roulette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port AlleganyBorough | 7 mi | 1.8 |
| CoudersportBorough | 7.4 mi | 5.6 |
| AustinBorough | 10 mi | 4 |
| Sweden ValleyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| OswayoBorough | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| ShinglehouseBorough | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| SmethportBorough | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| EldredBorough | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Prospect ParkCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| EmporiumBorough | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Portville, NYVillage | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Bolivar, NYVillage | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| GeneseeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| RewCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| Richburg, NYVillage | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| UlyssesBorough | 22 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roulette, PA in?
- Roulette is in Potter County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Roulette, PA?
- About 635 people live in Roulette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roulette?
- Nearby places include Port Allegany (7 mi), Coudersport (7.4 mi), Austin (10 mi), Sweden Valley (10 mi), Oswayo (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023