CensusEasy
CITY

Rough Rock

Arizona · 465 residents · 12.749 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Rough Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $43,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
465
−1%since 2000
from 469 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
36 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+92%since 2000
from 23.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1542984415847281990201020202024Rough Rock
2024465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,182
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,172 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,817
+209%since 2000
from $6,741 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−11%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,300
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
−26%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rough Rock on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.6%(223)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.4%(453)
Diversity Score6.3%(29)
Diversity Score
6
−87%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 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
10.2%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 22.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.6%
−18.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
66.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.2%
−55.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
27.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2017
from 19.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
9.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2016
from 23.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Rough Rock

Yeehaw Junction
Pop 440
Schall Circle
Pop 467
Hampton
Pop 502
Greensboro
Pop 468
Places similar to Rough Rock
Head to head

Compare Rough Rock to nearby cities

ROUGH ROCK VS
Gallup
Income$58,303+35%
Home value$165,200+282%
Population19,969+4194%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROUGH ROCK VS
Cortez
Income$54,247+26%
Home value$272,900+530%
Population9,126+1863%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROUGH ROCK VS
Farmington
Income$68,784+59%
Home value$233,000+438%
Population46,055+9804%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROUGH ROCK VS
Winslow
Income$58,346+35%
Home value$167,600+287%
Population8,464+1720%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Rough Rock, Arizona?

Rough Rock, Arizona has about 465 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rough Rock, Arizona?

The typical household in Rough Rock, Arizona earns about $43,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rough Rock, Arizona expensive?

In Rough Rock, Arizona, the median home is worth about $43,300, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Rough Rock, Arizona?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rough Rock, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rough Rock, Arizona?

About 20.9% of people in Rough Rock, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rough Rock, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Rough Rock, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 149 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Arizona
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Rough Rock with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →