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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 $60,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $132,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
Unchangedsince 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,583 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
+7%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
591402223033841990201020202024Roca
2024242
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,521
+17%since 2000
from $19,224 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $683 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other1%(2)
Diversity Score3.6%(8)
Diversity Score
4
+59%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+79%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roca, Nebraska?

Roca, Nebraska has about 220 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roca, Nebraska?

The typical household in Roca, Nebraska earns about $60,250 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 $132,500, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Roca, Nebraska?

About 13.5% 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 8.9% 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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