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Rock City

Illinois · 293 residents · 0.136 sq mi
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Rock City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,750. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
293
−6%since 2000
from 313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,154 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+26%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2673153624094571990201020202024Rock City
2024441
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,750
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,151
+15%since 2000
from $20,920 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+21%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(275)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(24)
Diversity Score22.6%(66)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock City, Illinois?

Rock City, Illinois has about 293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rock City, Illinois?

The typical household in Rock City, Illinois earns about $49,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock City, Illinois expensive?

In Rock City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $103,300, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Rock City, Illinois?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rock City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock City, Illinois?

About 7.9% of people in Rock City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rock City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Rock City, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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