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Rockwood

Virginia · 8,431 residents · 5.424 sq mi
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Rockwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,934. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $228,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,431
+8%vs 2011
vs 7,820 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,554 / sq mi
+8%vs 2011
vs 1,442 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
−3%vs 2011
vs 42.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,934
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $70,067 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,766
+3%vs 2011
vs $35,699 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
−8%vs 2011
vs 0.360 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $227,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,181
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,369 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−17.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.6% in 2011
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
−19.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
−5%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(5,416)
Black16.8%(1,315)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(662)
Asian4.1%(318)
Other1.4%(109)
Diversity Score60.4%(4,722)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67%(5,649)
Black20.5%(1,726)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(462)
Asian4%(340)
Other1.6%(136)
Diversity Score61.3%(5,164)
Diversity Score
61
+1%vs 2011
vs 60 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 23.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
Female
51.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.7% in 2011
Foreign born
7.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockwood, Virginia?

Rockwood, Virginia has about 8,431 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockwood, Virginia?

The typical household in Rockwood, Virginia earns about $73,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockwood, Virginia expensive?

In Rockwood, Virginia, the median home is worth about $228,100, and the typical rent is about $1,181 a month.

How educated are people in Rockwood, Virginia?

About 42.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rockwood, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockwood, Virginia?

About 2.4% of people in Rockwood, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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