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Rock Creek

Alabama · 1,103 residents · 3.016 sq mi
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Rock Creek has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,432. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 392 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $147,900. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,103
−26%since 2000
from 1,495 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
366 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.6
+48%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,432
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,298
+24%since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.2%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
−4%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
6.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,470)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,051)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(52)
Diversity Score11.2%(124)
Diversity Score
11
+416%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.6%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+35.2 ptssince 2017
from 60.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Creek, Alabama?

Rock Creek, Alabama has about 1,103 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rock Creek, Alabama?

The typical household in Rock Creek, Alabama earns about $84,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock Creek, Alabama expensive?

In Rock Creek, Alabama, the median home is worth about $147,900.

How educated are people in Rock Creek, Alabama?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Creek, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Creek, Alabama?

About 2.5% of people in Rock Creek, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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