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Rock Creek

Minnesota · 1,628 residents · 43.013 sq mi
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Rock Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,287. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $196,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,628
+45%since 2000
from 1,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+7%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9651K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rock Creek
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,287
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,420
+24%since 2000
from $17,281 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,094
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+89%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,095)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,565)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other1.7%(27)
Diversity Score8.9%(145)
Diversity Score
9
+260%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+15%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Creek, Minnesota?

Rock Creek, Minnesota has about 1,628 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rock Creek, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rock Creek, Minnesota earns about $47,287 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock Creek, Minnesota expensive?

In Rock Creek, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $196,600, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Creek, Minnesota?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Creek, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Creek, Minnesota?

About 13.2% of people in Rock Creek, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rock Creek, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rock Creek, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 588 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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