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South Rockwood

Michigan · 1,675 residents · 3.275 sq mi
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South Rockwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,476. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $154,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
1,675
+30%since 2000
from 1,284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
511 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+5%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Rockwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,476
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,055
+8%since 2000
from $22,245 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−43.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
37.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+48%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,244)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,541)
Black2.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(68)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other2%(33)
Diversity Score20.4%(342)
Diversity Score
20
+639%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Rockwood, Michigan?

South Rockwood, Michigan has about 1,675 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Rockwood, Michigan earns about $52,476 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 $154,400, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in South Rockwood, Michigan?

About 14.1% 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 9.8% 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 454 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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