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Rockham

South Dakota · 20 residents (2025 est.) · 0.498 sq mi
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Rockham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,083. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 16 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $88,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 83% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 329%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

37
−30%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2025
74 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
40.2
+11%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:20 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
113661851101990201020202024Rockham
202437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$137,083
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$34,849
+79%since 2000
from $19,511 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.8%
+81.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.108
−35%since 2010
from 0.166 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information20%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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

$88,300
+329%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
100.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
54.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.6
+103%since 2000
from 0.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(35)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(2)
Diversity Score12.8%(5)
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

46.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
53.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
69.6%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 83.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
80.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
51.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
13.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
81.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockham, South Dakota?

Rockham, South Dakota has about 37 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockham, South Dakota?

The typical household in Rockham, South Dakota earns about $137,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockham, South Dakota expensive?

In Rockham, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $88,300.

How educated are people in Rockham, South Dakota?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rockham, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockham, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Rockham, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockham, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockham, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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