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Rock

Michigan · 160 residents · 0.901 sq mi
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Rock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $122,100. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−10%since 2023
from 178 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
178 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 198 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+8%since 2023
from 42.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
12013815517219020202024Rock
2024160
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,250
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $70,833 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,319
+14%since 2023
from $30,113 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+5%since 2023
from 0.390 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $128,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−5%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2021 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(11)
Diversity Score14.5%(26)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(8)
Diversity Score11.9%(19)
Diversity Score
12
−18%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
−3%since 2023
from 26.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
42.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
Female
40.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
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%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock, Michigan?

Rock, Michigan has about 160 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rock, Michigan?

The typical household in Rock, Michigan earns about $71,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock, Michigan expensive?

In Rock, Michigan, the median home is worth about $122,100.

How educated are people in Rock, Michigan?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rock, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock, Michigan?

About 19.4% of people in Rock, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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