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Rockwood

Tennessee · 5,444 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 $35,607. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
5,444
−6%since 2000
from 5,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
679 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+2%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Rockwood
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,607
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,986 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,730
+89%since 2000
from $13,106 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
50.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(5,335)
Black5.4%(313)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(47)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(899)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(4,710)
Black4.2%(227)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(132)
Asian0.7%(37)
Other7.5%(409)
Diversity Score32.8%(1,788)
Diversity Score
33
+111%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockwood, Tennessee?

Rockwood, Tennessee has about 5,444 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockwood, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rockwood, Tennessee earns about $35,607 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 $95,800, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Rockwood, Tennessee?

About 13.4% 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 18.6% 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 96 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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