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Rockvale

Tennessee · 1,279 residents · 4.327 sq mi
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Rockvale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,583. Population has declined 13% since 2019. Median home value is $341,600. Households here earn about 27% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
1,279
−13%since 2019
from 1,467 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Population density
296 / sq mi
−13%since 2019
from 339 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+6%since 2019
from 35.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2015 – 2024
6659291K1K2K201520202024Rockvale
20242K
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,583
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $100,298 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,220
−12%since 2019
from $30,990 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2019
from 67.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $271,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2015 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 87.0% in 2019
15.2% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+81%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2015 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,401)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(36)
Asian1.5%(22)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score10.9%(160)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(1,088)
Black2.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(55)
Asian1.3%(16)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score20.8%(266)
Diversity Score
21
+91%since 2019
from 11 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 32.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 97.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.9 min
+11%since 2019
from 37.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 73.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−15.8 ptssince 2019
from 71.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.0% in 2019
Female
57.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.0% in 2019
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockvale, Tennessee?

Rockvale, Tennessee has about 1,279 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockvale, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rockvale, Tennessee earns about $69,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockvale, Tennessee expensive?

In Rockvale, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $341,600.

How educated are people in Rockvale, Tennessee?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rockvale, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockvale, Tennessee?

About 14.1% of people in Rockvale, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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