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Roca

Nebraska · 201 residents · 0.139 sq mi
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Roca has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $153,800. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
201
−9%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,446 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+26%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
591402223033841990201020202024Roca
2024242
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,788
+45%since 2000
from $19,224 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $683 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(189)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(13)
Diversity Score
6
+176%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+118%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 82.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roca, Nebraska?

Roca, Nebraska has about 201 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roca, Nebraska?

The typical household in Roca, Nebraska earns about $58,750 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 $153,800, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Roca, Nebraska?

About 10.6% 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 20.8% 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 115 residents, a change of about 134 percent over that period.

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