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Rocklake

North Dakota · 91 residents (2025 est.) · 0.209 sq mi
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Rocklake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 92 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $67,000. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102
−47%since 2000
from 194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
488 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 928 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.0
+29%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:91 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
791121451782111990201020202024Rocklake
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,886 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,897
+380%since 2000
from $13,116 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.568
+30%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,000
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+19%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
86
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(3)
Diversity Score7.1%(7)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
+170%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.7%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+18.8 ptssince 2017
from 72.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocklake, North Dakota?

Rocklake, North Dakota has about 102 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rocklake, North Dakota?

The typical household in Rocklake, North Dakota earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocklake, North Dakota expensive?

In Rocklake, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $67,000, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Rocklake, North Dakota?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rocklake, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocklake, North Dakota?

About 8.8% of people in Rocklake, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rocklake, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rocklake, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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