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Rockwood

Michigan · 3,289 residents · 2.522 sq mi
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Rockwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,926. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $152,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,289
−4%since 2000
from 3,442 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,304 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+12%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,926
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,987 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,105
+11%since 2000
from $23,563 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+43%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(3,233)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(87)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(323)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(3,047)
Black1.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(89)
Asian0.9%(29)
Other1.8%(59)
Diversity Score16.8%(552)
Diversity Score
17
+79%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.2%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockwood, Michigan?

Rockwood, Michigan has about 3,289 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockwood, Michigan?

The typical household in Rockwood, Michigan earns about $52,926 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 $152,300, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Rockwood, Michigan?

About 14.6% 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 6.4% 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 148 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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