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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Rockwood

Michigan · 1,284 residents · 3.275 sq mi
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South Rockwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $123,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,284
+5%since 1990
from 1,221 in 1990
1990 – 2025
392 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 373 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+13%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Rockwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,812 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,245
+52%since 1990
from $14,597 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$123,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$478
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $441 in 1990
US average: $602
89.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
10.7% rent
2.0
+32%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,215)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score1.8%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,244)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.8%(35)
3
+51%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.7%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−22%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Rockwood, Michigan?

South Rockwood, Michigan has about 1,284 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Rockwood, Michigan?

The typical household in South Rockwood, Michigan earns about $62,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Rockwood, Michigan expensive?

In South Rockwood, Michigan, the median home is worth about $123,900, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in South Rockwood, Michigan?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Rockwood, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Rockwood, Michigan?

About 4.1% of people in South Rockwood, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Rockwood, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, South Rockwood, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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