Rootstown is a somewhat small town located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 6,922 people and two associated neighborhoods, Rootstown is the 222nd largest community in Ohio.Unlike some towns, Rootstown isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Rootstown are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Rootstown is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Rootstown who work in office and administrative support (13.96%), management occupations (11.91%), and sales jobs (7.97%). Rootstown is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Rootstown’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.The overall education level of Rootstown citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 31.81% of adults in Rootstown have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%. The per capita income in Rootstown in 2022 was $38,772, which is upper middle income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $155,088 for a family of four. However, Rootstown contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Rootstown home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Rootstown residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Rootstown include German, English, Irish, Italian, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Rootstown is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
