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Rock Creek

Alabama · 1,471 residents · 3.016 sq mi
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Rock Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $107,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,471
−2%since 2000
from 1,495 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
488 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+16%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,375
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,048
−13%since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services16.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,350)
Black2.1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(38)
Diversity Score15%(221)
Diversity Score
15
+590%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Creek, Alabama?

Rock Creek, Alabama has about 1,471 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rock Creek, Alabama earns about $55,375 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 $107,500.

How educated are people in Rock Creek, Alabama?

About 8.1% 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 12.4% of people in Rock Creek, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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