Rome, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Rome, Pennsylvania
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Location of Rome in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
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 Rome, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Rome, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bradford |
| Settled | 1796 |
| Incorporated | 1860 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 384 |
| • Density | 739.88/sq mi (285.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
18837
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-65944 |
Rome is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's part of a region called Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 385 people lived there.
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Discovering Rome's Past
Rome has an interesting history. A special building called the Phillip Paul Bliss House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This means it's an important historical place worth protecting.
Rome's Location and Geography
Rome is found in the northeastern part of Bradford County. It sits in a valley near Wysox Creek, which flows into the Susquehanna River. Even though it's surrounded by Rome Township, Rome Borough is its own separate area.
Pennsylvania Route 187 is a main road that goes through the borough. This road leads southwest about 9 miles (14 km) to Towanda, which is the county seat. It also goes north about 12 miles (19 km) to the border of New York. The borough covers a total area of about 0.53 square miles (1.4 km2). A small part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2), is water.
People Living in Rome
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 230 | — | |
| 1880 | 236 | 2.6% | |
| 1890 | 226 | −4.2% | |
| 1900 | 233 | 3.1% | |
| 1910 | 222 | −4.7% | |
| 1920 | 200 | −9.9% | |
| 1930 | 210 | 5.0% | |
| 1940 | 218 | 3.8% | |
| 1950 | 257 | 17.9% | |
| 1960 | 274 | 6.6% | |
| 1970 | 338 | 23.4% | |
| 1980 | 426 | 26.0% | |
| 1990 | 475 | 11.5% | |
| 2000 | 382 | −19.6% | |
| 2010 | 441 | 15.4% | |
| 2020 | 385 | −12.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 383 | −13.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 382 people living in Rome. These people made up 157 households and 103 families. Most of the people living in Rome were White (98.95%). A small number were Native American or Asian.
About 31.8% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (50.3%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.43 people, and the average family had 2.99 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.0% of the people were under 18. The median age in Rome was 33 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33 and half were older.
Famous People from Rome
- Philip Bliss: He was a well-known writer of hymns, including "Hallelujah, What a Saviour!"
See also
In Spanish: Rome (Pensilvania) para niños
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