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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rockwood

Michigan · 3,442 residents · 2.522 sq mi
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Rockwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,987. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $112,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,442
+10%since 1990
from 3,141 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,365 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,245 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+10%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Rockwood
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,987
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,609 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,563
+42%since 1990
from $16,619 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.0%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$112,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$605
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $482 in 1990
US average: $602
73.1%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
26.9% rent
2.0
+21%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(3,065)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(20)
Asian1%(30)
Diversity Score7.4%(234)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(3,233)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(87)
Asian0.6%(21)
Diversity Score9.4%(323)
9
+26%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−6%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rockwood, Michigan?

Rockwood, Michigan has about 3,442 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockwood, Michigan?

The typical household in Rockwood, Michigan earns about $55,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockwood, Michigan expensive?

In Rockwood, Michigan, the median home is worth about $112,700, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Rockwood, Michigan?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rockwood, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockwood, Michigan?

About 4.0% of people in Rockwood, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockwood, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockwood, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 301 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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