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Rockvale

Colorado · 487 residents · 2.053 sq mi
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Rockvale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
487
+14%since 2000
from 426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
237 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+20%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2453815176527881990201020202024Rockvale
2024695
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,169
+23%since 2000
from $13,965 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−40.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.4%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+64%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(394)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(44)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(438)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(34)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other5.1%(25)
Diversity Score27.8%(135)
Diversity Score
28
+166%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
99.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
60.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockvale, Colorado?

Rockvale, Colorado has about 487 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockvale, Colorado?

The typical household in Rockvale, Colorado earns about $32,750 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 $125,000, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Rockvale, Colorado?

About 12.3% 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 17.0% 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 197 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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