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Rocklin

California · 56,974 residents · 19.81 sq mi
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Rocklin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,379. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $420,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,974
+57%since 2000
from 36,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,876 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 1,834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+6%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K30K46K62K79K1990201020202024Rocklin
202473K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,379
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,737 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,201
+27%since 2000
from $26,910 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$420,000
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,255
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $900 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+62%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(30,315)
Black0.9%(317)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(2,874)
Asian4%(1,467)
Other0%
Diversity Score30%(10,901)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(43,008)
Black1.4%(809)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(6,555)
Asian7.1%(4,024)
Other3.6%(2,024)
Diversity Score49.9%(28,405)
Diversity Score
50
+66%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.5%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocklin, California?

Rocklin, California has about 56,974 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rocklin, California?

The typical household in Rocklin, California earns about $80,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocklin, California expensive?

In Rocklin, California, the median home is worth about $420,000, and the typical rent is about $1,255 a month.

How educated are people in Rocklin, California?

About 41.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rocklin, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocklin, California?

About 4.4% of people in Rocklin, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rocklin, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rocklin, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37,941 residents, a change of about 199 percent over that period.

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

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