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Rockwood, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 820 · #645 in Pennsylvania
Rockwood, Pennsylvania

Rockwood is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 850 at the 2020 census.

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About Rockwood

Rockwood, PA is a tiny community located in southwestern Pennsylvania with an estimated population of 820.

Rockwood holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,485 residents per square mile.

What Makes Rockwood Unique

  • One of 5 places in the US named Rockwood — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Rockwood

  • Rock City Café — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Rockwood

  • Rockwood Area El Sch
  • Rockwood Area JSHS

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)820
Rank in state#645 of 1,013
Land area0.33 sq mi
Density2,485/sq mi
Coordinates39.9158, -79.1573

🗺️ Map of Rockwood