Rockledge is a borough located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 2,577. Location in the state of Pennsylvania Formed 1784 Seat Norristown Area  - Total  - Water 1,262 km² (487 mi²) 11 km² (4 mi²) 0. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

Geography

Rockledge is located at 40°4'56" North, 75°5'23" West (40.082310, -75.089600)¹. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 2,577 people, 1,060 households, and 645 families residing in the borough. The population density is 2,842.8/km² (7,428.9/mi²). There are 1,091 housing units at an average density of 1,203.5/km² (3,145.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 97.98% White, 0.04% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.97% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 1,060 households out of which 28.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% are married couples living together, 7.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% are non-families. 34.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 3.24. Marriage is a legal, social, and religious relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...

In the borough the population is spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the borough is $47,958, and the median income for a family is $55,455. Males have a median income of $40,349 versus $32,100 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $21,232. 3.0% of the population and 1.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.7% of those under the age of 18 and 8.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

The Borough Council President is the awesome Dorian Kernytsky. The Borough Police Chief is Jim Leary. The Borough Manager of Rockledge is Troy Madres.

Fun Facts

Rockledge's Czegieolowski playground was build ontop of a former Indian Burial Ground.

According to a study done in the local elementary school, the average weight of a Rockledge 4th Grade Male is 100 lbs and 95lbs in Females.

A 2001 poll from the Democrats against Kernytsky foundation shows that 83% of Rockledge citizens feel that the annual 4th of July parade gives less and less candy every year

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