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Rockland

Michigan · 246 residents · 0.441 sq mi
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Rockland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $59,600. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
246
−2%since 2023
from 250 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
558 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 567 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 46.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
16518821223525820202024Rockland
2024246
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,156 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,091
+5%since 2023
from $19,045 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
+18%since 2023
from 0.278 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing10.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

Median home value
$59,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $58,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
2.1% rent
Vacancy rate
34.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+4%since 2023
from 1.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(5)
Diversity Score14.3%(36)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(8)
Diversity Score19.9%(49)
Diversity Score
20
+40%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
−13%since 2023
from 29.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.1% 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
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
Female
54.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockland, Michigan?

Rockland, Michigan has about 246 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockland, Michigan?

The typical household in Rockland, Michigan earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockland, Michigan expensive?

In Rockland, Michigan, the median home is worth about $59,600.

How educated are people in Rockland, Michigan?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rockland, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockland, Michigan?

About 38.6% of people in Rockland, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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