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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
median household income $31,025, 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%
Unique to this place

What stands out about Rockholds

Among the 13 cities and towns in the Corbin area

  • 8th in household income$31,025
  • 10th in share with a bachelor's degree6.7%
  • Tied for 11th in diversity score0.0
Section 01

Population & growth

130
−32%since 2023
from 192 in 2023
2010 – 2024
110 / sq mi
−32%since 2023
from 162 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
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

$31,025
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $28,158 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
6.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

29.5%
−18.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
70.5% rent
20.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.24 people
−26%since 2023
from 1.68 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
25.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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)
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

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

0.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−70.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
30.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

18.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
81.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
87.7%
+49.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
69.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
69.5%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
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

5.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
45.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.5%
US average: 13.8%
86.2%
US average: 18.4%
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

Over time

Rockholds, decade by decade

Rockholds population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
2010390$26,074$83,4370.0%3.8
2020330–$69,5710.0%3.8
2024130$31,025–6.7%0.0

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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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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