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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rockwood

Tennessee · 5,774 residents · 8.015 sq mi
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Rockwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,986. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,700. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,774
+8%since 1990
from 5,348 in 1990
1990 – 2025
720 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 667 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.0
+6%since 1990
from 39.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Rockwood
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,986
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,024 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,106
+36%since 1990
from $9,654 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.9%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$320
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
65.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
34.6% rent
2.4
+25%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(4,996)
Black6.2%(334)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(72)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score18.3%(978)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(5,335)
Black5.4%(313)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(47)
Asian0.3%(17)
Diversity Score15.6%(899)
16
−15%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.6%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 54.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−8%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rockwood, Tennessee?

Rockwood, Tennessee has about 5,774 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockwood, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rockwood, Tennessee earns about $23,986 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockwood, Tennessee expensive?

In Rockwood, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $58,700, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Rockwood, Tennessee?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rockwood, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockwood, Tennessee?

About 21.9% of people in Rockwood, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockwood, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockwood, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 426 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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