Census Bureau data for Rockwood city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Rockwood city
- What is the median household income in Rockwood city?
- The median household income in Rockwood city is $37,867 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Rockwood city?
- The poverty rate in Rockwood city is 11.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Rockwood city?
- $132,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Rockwood city?
- The median gross rent in Rockwood city is $725 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Rockwood city residents have a college degree?
- 11.1% of adults in Rockwood city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,510
Median Income
$37,867
Median Home Value
$132,100
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.4%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$5,533 (+17.1%)
Home Value:
+$48,900 (+58.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.0 pp (-25.5%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.9 pp (-7.5%)
Unemployment:
+1.9 pp (+29.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
5,510
Median Age
41.0
Female
53.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 91.2%
Black 1.1%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Other 0.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$37,867
±$10,333
-$29,230 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$63,008
Median Family Income
$64,457
Poverty Rate
11.7%
+1.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
16.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
25.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.7%
$10–15k
10.7%
$15–25k
13.5%
$25–35k
13.9%
$35–50k
14.8%
$50–75k
8.6%
$75–100k
10.9%
$100–150k
9.4%
$150–200k
0.6%
$200k+
7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,767
Owner-Occupied
55.8%
Renter-Occupied
44.2%
Vacancy Rate
16.4%
Median Home Value
$132,100
-$124,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$725
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
5.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
39.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.0%
$50–100k
21.6%
$100–200k
21.3%
$200–300k
19.7%
$300–500k
2.4%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
29.1%
$500–1k
51.0%
$1–1.5k
15.5%
$2–2.5k
4.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.2%
1 vehicle
35.7%
2 vehicles
24.8%
3+
26.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.9%
Single-fam. att.
2.7%
2–4 units
2.6%
5–19 units
5.7%
20+ units
8.9%
Mobile home
6.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
17.9%
1940–1969
14.6%
1970–1999
21.8%
2000–2009
5.7%
2010+
3.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
11.1%
-19.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.5%
Some College / Associate
27.2%
Less Than High School
3.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
46.2%
Unemployment Rate
8.4%
+3.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
13.6%
Self-Employed
5.7%
Government Workers
19.3%
Private For-Profit
75.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.2%
Retail
17.1%
Arts/Entmt.
13.2%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Public Admin
9.7%
Prof. Services
8.1%
Transportation
4.8%
Construction
4.1%
Finance
4.0%
Wholesale
1.6%
Occupation
Production
28.2%
Management
27.7%
Sales
24.1%
Food Prep
18.5%
Construction
1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
28.4 min
Drove Alone
78.3%
Carpool
3.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
13.6%
Walked
3.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,312
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
39.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.2%
5–9
5.2%
10–14
3.5%
15–19
12.3%
20–24
2.6%
25–34
10.9%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
16.6%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
10.3%
85+
6.3%
Under 18: 23.0%
Working age (18–64): 77.0%
65 and over: 18.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.3%
Naturalized Citizen
5.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.9%
With a Disability
26.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.6%
Uninsured
11.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
79.3%
Has a Computer
86.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
82.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023