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South Rockwood

Michigan · 1,587 residents · 3.275 sq mi
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South Rockwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,685. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value is $161,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,587
+24%since 2000
from 1,284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
485 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+20%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Rockwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,685
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,316
+50%since 2000
from $22,245 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,101
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,404)
Black2.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3%(48)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other2.8%(44)
Diversity Score21%(333)
Diversity Score
21
+660%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+99%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Rockwood, Michigan?

South Rockwood, Michigan has about 1,587 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Rockwood, Michigan earns about $75,685 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 $161,400, and the typical rent is about $1,101 a month.

How educated are people in South Rockwood, Michigan?

About 21.8% 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 11.3% 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 366 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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