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Rocky Point

Washington · 1,615 residents · 0.712 sq mi
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Rocky Point is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $296,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
1,615
+1%since 2019
from 1,596 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,268 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 2,242 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
−15%since 2019
from 50.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Rocky Point
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,531
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,227 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,887
+28%since 2019
from $36,724 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$296,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $273,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$995
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,015 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 77.1% in 2019
20.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+1%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(1,297)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(178)
Asian3.9%(63)
Other2.9%(47)
Diversity Score40.6%(648)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(1,287)
Black1.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(107)
Asian2.7%(44)
Other5.9%(96)
Diversity Score37.9%(613)
Diversity Score
38
−7%since 2019
from 41 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 26.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 88.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+5%since 2019
from 28.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 59.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 22.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
Female
44.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 46.1% in 2019
Foreign born
12.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocky Point, Washington?

Rocky Point, Washington has about 1,615 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rocky Point, Washington earns about $80,531 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 $296,100, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky Point, Washington?

About 31.6% 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 4.5% of people in Rocky Point, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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