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Rock Creek

Ohio · 667 residents · 0.878 sq mi
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Rock Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $101,200. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
667
+14%since 2000
from 584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
760 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+9%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2834325827318801990201020202024Rock Creek
2024766
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,886
+87%since 2000
from $13,276 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,200
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $604 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
47.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(568)
Black1.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(598)
Black2.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(25)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score17.4%(116)
Diversity Score
17
+272%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Creek, Ohio?

Rock Creek, Ohio has about 667 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rock Creek, Ohio?

The typical household in Rock Creek, Ohio earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock Creek, Ohio expensive?

In Rock Creek, Ohio, the median home is worth about $101,200, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Creek, Ohio?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Creek, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Creek, Ohio?

About 20.7% of people in Rock Creek, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rock Creek, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Rock Creek, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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