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Rockvale

Montana · 350 residents · 1.659 sq mi
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Population has fallen 15% since 2023, a loss of 63 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
350
−15%since 2023
from 413 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
211 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 249 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.8
−6%since 2023
from 59.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
17123730336943520202024Rockvale
2024350
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 515.1%(53)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.9%(10)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.9%(17)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.6%(23)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.4%(33)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.1%(25)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 642.6%(9)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7428.3%(99)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8420%(70)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$56,779
+14%since 2023
from $49,870 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−8%since 2023
from 0.436 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing43.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction36.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
76.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 74.0% in 2023
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(370)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(16)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(17)
Diversity Score
12
−52%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German16.6%(58)
English15.7%(55)
Irish8.6%(30)
Scotch-Irish8.3%(29)
Ukrainian6.9%(24)
Dutch2%(7)
Italian1.7%(6)
French1.4%(5)
British0.9%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest Ukrainian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
−6%since 2023
from 18.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
Female
52.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.3%(24)
Married56.5%(83)
Widowed19%(28)
Divorced8.2%(12)
Women 15+
Never married12.1%(17)
Married60%(84)
Widowed7.1%(10)
Divorced20.7%(29)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockvale, Montana?

Rockvale, Montana has about 350 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Rockvale, Montana?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rockvale, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockvale, Montana?

About 6.9% of people in Rockvale, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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