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Rockholds

Kentucky · 130 residents · 1.19 sq mi
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Rockholds is a city of 130 people in Kentucky. At a median age of 86.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 7% of adults. 30% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 51% less than in Kentucky as a whole. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 86.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
30% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
−32%since 2023
from 192 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
110 / sq mi
−32%since 2023
from 162 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
86.7
+86%since 2023
from 46.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.19 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
472965467951K201020202024Rockholds
2024130
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.5%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.5%(15)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.9%(22)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over63.1%(82)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,025
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $28,158 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,938
+23%since 2023
from $21,053 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.276
−39%since 2023
from 0.449 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
29.5%
−18.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
70.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.24 people
−26%since 2023
from 1.68 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish44.6%(58)
German38.5%(50)
American8.5%(11)
English6.2%(8)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
20.2%
−21.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−70.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
5.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
46.7%
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
18.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
Female
81.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
87.7%
+49.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
69.5%
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married45.8%(11)
Married54.2%(13)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married15.1%(16)
Widowed77.4%(82)
Divorced7.5%(8)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
5.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
45.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.5%
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
86.2%
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
14.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
63.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
94.6%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockholds, Kentucky?

Rockholds, Kentucky has about 130 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockholds, Kentucky?

The typical household in Rockholds, Kentucky earns about $31,025 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Rockholds, Kentucky?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rockholds, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockholds, Kentucky?

About 6.2% of people in Rockholds, Kentucky 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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