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Rock County

Nebraska · 1,262 residents · 1,008.291 sq mi
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Rock County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,458. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 494 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,100. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,262
−28%since 2000
from 1,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+14%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rock County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,458
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,795 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,216
+131%since 2000
from $14,350 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+9%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,735)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,219)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(14)
Diversity Score7.2%(91)
Diversity Score
7
+362%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock County, Nebraska?

Rock County, Nebraska has about 1,262 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rock County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Rock County, Nebraska earns about $51,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock County, Nebraska expensive?

In Rock County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $92,100, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Rock County, Nebraska?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rock County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock County, Nebraska?

About 6.3% of people in Rock County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rock County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Rock County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 757 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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