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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rockvale

Colorado · 426 residents · 2.053 sq mi
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The short version

Rockvale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has grown 47% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $69,700. Households here earn about 36% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
426
+47%since 1990
from 290 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
208 / sq mi
+47%since 1990
from 141 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.6
−9%since 1990
from 42.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2453815176527881990201020202024Rockvale
2024695
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,712 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,965
+84%since 1990
from $7,578 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.8%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,700
+90%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
14.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+23%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.6%(48)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(394)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10.4%(44)
Diversity Score
10
−37%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+21.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockvale, Colorado?

Rockvale, Colorado has about 426 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockvale, Colorado?

The typical household in Rockvale, Colorado earns about $30,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockvale, Colorado expensive?

In Rockvale, Colorado, the median home is worth about $69,700, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Rockvale, Colorado?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rockvale, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockvale, Colorado?

About 17.8% of people in Rockvale, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockvale, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockvale, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 136 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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