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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rock Rapids

Iowa · 2,601 residents · 4.209 sq mi
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Rock Rapids has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,440. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $35,800. With a median age of 40.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,601
+1%vs 2000
vs 2,573 in 2000
1990 – 2025
618 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 43.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Rock Rapids
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,440
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,135 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,243
−32%vs 2000
vs $18,035 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$214
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $308 in 2000
US average: $450
74.3%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.9% in 2000
25.7% rent
1.6
−11%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,549)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(37)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,579)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(22)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(55)
2
+44%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.9%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rock Rapids, Iowa?

Rock Rapids, Iowa has about 2,601 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rock Rapids, Iowa?

The typical household in Rock Rapids, Iowa earns about $22,440 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock Rapids, Iowa expensive?

In Rock Rapids, Iowa, the median home is worth about $35,800, and the typical rent is about $214 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Rapids, Iowa?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Rapids, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Rapids, Iowa?

About 9.1% of people in Rock Rapids, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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