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Rock Mills

Alabama · 387 residents · 6.325 sq mi
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Rock Mills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,071. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 289 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $74,100. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
387
−43%since 2000
from 676 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
61 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+19%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3454725997268532000201020202024Rock Mills
2024387
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,071
−66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,714 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,180
+62%since 2000
from $13,093 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
+60%since 2010
from 0.327 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+122%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(650)
Black2.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(63)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(25)
Diversity Score24.3%(94)
Diversity Score
24
+161%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
10.8%
−18.7 ptssince 2011
from 29.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
60.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.9%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+26.4 ptssince 2017
from 53.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Mills, Alabama?

Rock Mills, Alabama has about 387 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rock Mills, Alabama earns about $25,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock Mills, Alabama expensive?

In Rock Mills, Alabama, the median home is worth about $74,100.

How educated are people in Rock Mills, Alabama?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Mills, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Mills, Alabama?

About 34.1% of people in Rock Mills, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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