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Rough Rock

Arizona · 428 residents · 12.749 sq mi
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Rough Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,635. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $43,600. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
428
−9%since 2000
from 469 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
34 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.0
+37%since 2000
from 23.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1542984415847281990201020202024Rough Rock
2024465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,635
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,172 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,455
+174%since 2000
from $6,741 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$473
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+2%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.6%(223)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other100%(428)
Diversity Score4.5%(19)
Diversity Score
5
−90%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−40%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 22.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.6%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
45.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rough Rock, Arizona?

Rough Rock, Arizona has about 428 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rough Rock, Arizona earns about $31,635 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 $43,600, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Rough Rock, Arizona?

About 8.7% 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 25.1% 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 112 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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