Borough · Pennsylvania
Roseto, Pennsylvania
Roseto, borough, in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Roseto had 1,603 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,581 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,362 (±264). GEOID 4266168.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,603
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,581 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,362 ±264
Median household income
$74,625
±$13,524 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$205,600
±$20,126 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,197
±$84 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Roseto and what county is it in?
Roseto is a borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It covers 0.6 square miles of land, 2,514 residents per square mile in 2020.
Roseto is in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Roseto, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,603 people lived in Roseto on July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 1,581 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,362 (±264).
| Measure | Roseto | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,362 ±264 | 318,580 | −606 |
| Households | 566 ±91 | 122,624 | −129 |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.26 | 2.49 | −0.42 |
| Housing units | 621 ±95 | 129,448 | no clear change |
Roseto's population since 2000
From 1,653 in 2000 to 1,603 in 2025: down 3.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Roseto as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Roseto?
The median resident of Roseto is 35.2 years old; 25.7% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.2%.
| Measure | Roseto | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 ±3.7 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.7% ±6.0 pts | 19.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7% ±5.3 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Male | 46.9% ±3.8 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.2% ±5.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.4% ±5.8 pts | 72.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±2.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 8.4% ±2.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5% ±3.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.3% ±2.2 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.3% ±5.3 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9% ±2.5 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.0% ±4.1 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Roseto earn?
Half of Roseto's 566 households earn less than $74,625 a year (±$13,524), against $89,184 in Northampton County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $79,017 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Roseto | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,625 ±$13,524 | $89,184 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,482 ±$17,644 | $115,853 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,251 ±$7,771 | $45,736 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.6% ±4.1 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.4% ±8.0 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.3% ±4.9 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±3.8 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.0% ±3.9 pts | 90.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Roseto?
Owners occupy 74.9% of Roseto's occupied homes and renters 25.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $205,600 by its owner (±$20,126). The median renter pays $1,197 a month including utilities, and 47.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Roseto | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $205,600 ±$20,126 | $308,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,197 ±$84 | $1,395 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.0% ±15.9 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,682 ±$83 | $1,957 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.9% ±6.2 pts | 71.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.1% ±6.2 pts | 28.9% | – |
| Housing units | 621 ±95 | 129,448 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±20.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.7% ±7.2 pts | 58.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 49.0% ±7.7 pts | 26.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% ±5.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Roseto building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Roseto in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Roseto work and get to work?
76.0% of Roseto's workers drive alone and 11.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Roseto | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.4% ±6.4 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±3.4 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.0% ±6.8 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9% ±4.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±1.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±2.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.1% ±5.4 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min ±2.6 | 27.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Roseto?
No census tract lies mostly in Roseto; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 152.02Northampton County | 3,476 | $73,477 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Roseto) · Census block assignment files
How does Roseto compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Roseto is the 8,514th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 481st-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Roseto ranks 1,178th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 481st | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,093rd | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 495th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,178th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,000th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,252nd | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 678th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 764th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 959th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,957th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,369th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 1,010th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,087th | 2,156 |
Roseto's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Roseto with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Roseto?
20 of the 57 figures for Roseto on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Roseto are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Roseto.