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Roca

Nebraska · 213 residents (2025 est.) · 0.139 sq mi
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Roca is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,300. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
242
+10%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,741 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
+7%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:213 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
591402223033841990201020202024Roca
2024242
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,907
+113%since 2000
from $19,224 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.8%
+36.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
+8%since 2010
from 0.325 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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

Median home value
$231,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $683 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+24%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(215)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(211)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(6)
Diversity Score28.6%(69)
Diversity Score
29
+1151%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+142%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 82.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2017
from 79.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roca, Nebraska?

Roca, Nebraska has about 242 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roca, Nebraska?

The typical household in Roca, Nebraska earns about $100,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roca, Nebraska expensive?

In Roca, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $231,300, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Roca, Nebraska?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Roca, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roca, Nebraska?

About 0.8% of people in Roca, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roca, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Roca, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 156 residents, a change of about 181 percent over that period.

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