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Rocky Ford

Colorado · 3,876 residents · 1.679 sq mi
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Rocky Ford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,383. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,700. The poverty rate of 37.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,876
−10%since 2000
from 4,286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,309 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+12%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Rocky Ford
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,383
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,359 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,520
+14%since 2000
from $12,742 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+7%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(1,729)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(2,449)
Asian0.7%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(2,645)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(1,481)
Black0.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino57%(2,208)
Asian0.7%(27)
Other5.9%(229)
Diversity Score68.6%(2,658)
Diversity Score
69
+11%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 21.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocky Ford, Colorado?

Rocky Ford, Colorado has about 3,876 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rocky Ford, Colorado?

The typical household in Rocky Ford, Colorado earns about $28,383 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocky Ford, Colorado expensive?

In Rocky Ford, Colorado, the median home is worth about $77,700, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky Ford, Colorado?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rocky Ford, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocky Ford, Colorado?

About 37.9% of people in Rocky Ford, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rocky Ford, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Rocky Ford, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 286 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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