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Rockwood

Illinois · 32 residents (2025 est.) · 0.212 sq mi
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Rockwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has fallen 66% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 63.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14
−66%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
−66%since 2000
from 193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.3
+101%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7284969901990201020202024Rockwood
202414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,836
+260%since 2000
from $9,387 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.257
−40%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing16.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
83.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2011
from 32.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−21.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.7%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
57.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.4%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
42.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2017
from 77.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Rockwood, Illinois?

Rockwood, Illinois has about 14 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Rockwood, Illinois earns about $59,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Rockwood, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rockwood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockwood, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Rockwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockwood, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockwood, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -69 percent over that period.

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