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Rock Creek

Minnesota · 1,682 residents · 43.013 sq mi
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Rock Creek is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,319. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,682
+50%since 2000
from 1,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+10%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9651K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rock Creek
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,319
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,416
+59%since 2000
from $17,281 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,175
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
11.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,540)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(32)
Asian1.4%(23)
Other2%(34)
Diversity Score14.6%(246)
Diversity Score
15
+491%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Creek, Minnesota?

Rock Creek, Minnesota has about 1,682 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rock Creek, Minnesota earns about $73,319 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 $205,800, and the typical rent is about $1,175 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Creek, Minnesota?

About 16.1% 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 4.1% 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 642 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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