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Rockland

Idaho · 257 residents (2025 est.) · 0.291 sq mi
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Rockland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,395. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 88 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $212,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
228
−28%since 2000
from 316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
784 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,086 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
+26%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:257 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1051882723554381990201020202024Rockland
2024228
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,395
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,739
+36%since 2000
from $14,554 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.263
−39%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction41.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food9.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,500
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+74%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(29)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score2.2%(5)
Diversity Score
2
−77%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
−9%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
−59.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 81.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockland, Idaho?

Rockland, Idaho has about 228 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockland, Idaho?

The typical household in Rockland, Idaho earns about $60,395 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockland, Idaho expensive?

In Rockland, Idaho, the median home is worth about $212,500.

How educated are people in Rockland, Idaho?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rockland, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockland, Idaho?

About 17.5% of people in Rockland, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockland, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockland, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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