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Rocky Point

Washington · 1,564 residents · 0.712 sq mi
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Rocky Point is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,808. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $317,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% 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
1,564
+11%vs 2011
vs 1,413 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,197 / sq mi
+11%vs 2011
vs 1,985 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+7%vs 2011
vs 42.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,808
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $73,875 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,389
−9%vs 2011
vs $39,042 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.397 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$317,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $340,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$939
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $929 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−15.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.7%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+15%vs 2011
vs 4.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,333)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(27)
Diversity Score13.6%(192)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(1,364)
Black1.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(54)
Asian2.2%(35)
Other2.9%(45)
Diversity Score23.5%(367)
Diversity Score
23
+73%vs 2011
vs 14 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−10%vs 2011
vs 24.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% 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
4.3%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.5%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.1% in 2011
Female
50.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.9% in 2011
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocky Point, Washington?

Rocky Point, Washington has about 1,564 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rocky Point, Washington?

The typical household in Rocky Point, Washington earns about $59,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocky Point, Washington expensive?

In Rocky Point, Washington, the median home is worth about $317,000, and the typical rent is about $939 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky Point, Washington?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rocky Point, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocky Point, Washington?

About 11.1% of people in Rocky Point, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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