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Rockham

South Dakota · 22 residents · 0.498 sq mi
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Rockham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 58% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22
−58%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
−58%since 2000
from 106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.0
+52%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
113661851101990201020202024Rockham
202437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,657
+6%since 2000
from $19,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information37.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
0.2
−35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.7%(2)
Diversity Score19.1%(4)
Diversity Score
19
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−33.9 ptssince 2011
from 83.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockham, South Dakota?

Rockham, South Dakota has about 22 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rockham, South Dakota earns about $48,750 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 $9,999.

How educated are people in Rockham, South Dakota?

About 12.5% 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 21 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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