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Roca

Nebraska · 220 residents · 0.139 sq mi
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Roca is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,083. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 134 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $87,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

220
+156%since 1990
from 86 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,583 / sq mi
+156%since 1990
from 619 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.2
−39%since 1990
from 52.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
591402223033841990201020202024Roca
2024242
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,083
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,224
+109%since 1990
from $9,194 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.0%
−20.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,500
+84%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$683
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $458 in 1990
US average: $602
86.3%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 88.9% in 1990
13.8% rent
1.9
+25%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score23.4%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(215)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(5)
2
−90%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.4%
+23.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−30%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roca, Nebraska?

Roca, Nebraska has about 220 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Roca, Nebraska?

The typical household in Roca, Nebraska earns about $47,083 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Roca, Nebraska?

About 23.4% 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 1.0% 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 134 residents, a change of about 156 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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