Rocky Ford, CO

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Rocky Ford Overview

3,850
TOTAL POPULATION
1,934
MALE POPULATION
1,916
FEMALE POPULATION
100.94
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.07
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$15,721
PER CAPITA INCOME
$36,343
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$31,418
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
62.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
37.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,179
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
41.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Rocky Ford Zip Codes

Rocky Ford Area Codes

Race in Rocky Ford

The most populous races in Rocky Ford are White / Caucasian (2,640 | 68.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2,451 | 63.7%), and Two or more Races (756 | 19.6%).
Race in Rocky Ford
Race# Population% Population
Asian571.5%
Black / African American50.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,45163.7%
Native / Alaskan130.3%
White / Caucasian2,64068.6%
Two or more Races75619.6%
Some other Race3799.8%
Total3,850100.0%

Ancestry in Rocky Ford

The most populous ancestries reported in Rocky Ford are Mexican (1,936 | 50.3%), German (274 | 7.1%), English (205 | 5.3%), Irish (190 | 4.9%), and Spaniard (83 | 2.2%), together accounting for 69.8% of all Rocky Ford residents.
Ancestry in Rocky Ford
Ancestry# Population% Population
American481.3%
Apache10.0%
Austrian70.2%
British511.3%
Burmese421.1%
Central American270.7%
Cherokee812.1%
Costa Rican270.7%
Danish340.9%
Dutch812.1%
English2055.3%
European561.5%
French541.4%
French Canadian371.0%
German2747.1%
Irish1904.9%
Iroquois90.2%
Italian371.0%
Korean150.4%
Latvian50.1%
Mexican1,93650.3%
Norwegian160.4%
Polish70.2%
Pueblo10.0%
Puerto Rican140.4%
Scotch-Irish160.4%
Scottish80.2%
Slavic90.2%
Spaniard832.2%
Spanish511.3%
Swedish120.3%
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Immigrants in Rocky Ford

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rocky Ford came from Central America (162 | 4.2%), Latin America (162 | 4.2%), Mexico (162 | 4.2%), Asia (47 | 1.2%), and Eastern Asia (42 | 1.1%), together accounting for 14.9% of all Rocky Ford residents.
Immigrants in Rocky Ford
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia471.2%
Central America1624.2%
Eastern Asia421.1%
Korea421.1%
Latin America1624.2%
Mexico1624.2%
Philippines50.1%
South Eastern Asia50.1%
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Sex and Age in Rocky Ford

Sex and Age in Rocky Ford

The most populous age groups in Rocky Ford are 15 to 19 Years (230 | 11.9%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (315 | 16.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rocky Ford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years223 (11.5%)45 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Years74 (3.8%)134 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Years101 (5.2%)315 (16.4%)
15 to 19 Years230 (11.9%)105 (5.5%)
20 to 24 Years196 (10.1%)65 (3.4%)
25 to 29 Years142 (7.3%)89 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years114 (5.9%)159 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Years23 (1.2%)50 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Years124 (6.4%)137 (7.1%)
45 to 49 Years152 (7.9%)111 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years57 (2.9%)70 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years123 (6.4%)72 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years116 (6.0%)163 (8.5%)
65 to 69 Years111 (5.7%)178 (9.3%)
70 to 74 Years27 (1.4%)30 (1.6%)
75 to 79 Years23 (1.2%)47 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years81 (4.2%)51 (2.7%)
85 Years and over17 (0.9%)95 (5.0%)
Total1,934 (100.0%)1,916 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rocky Ford

Median Family Size in Rocky Ford

The median family size in Rocky Ford is 3.55 persons per family, with single male/father families (62 | 7.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.79 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (261 | 31.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.17 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rocky Ford
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple508 (61.1%)3.71
Single Male/Father62 (7.5%)3.79
Single Female/Mother261 (31.4%)3.17
Total Families831 (100.0%)3.55

Median Household Size in Rocky Ford

The median household size in Rocky Ford is 2.87 persons per household, with single male/father households (62 | 4.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.73 persons per household. non-family households (478 | 36.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.51 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rocky Ford
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple508 (38.8%)3.71
Single Male/Father62 (4.7%)4.73
Single Female/Mother261 (19.9%)3.31
Non-family478 (36.5%)1.51
Total Households1,309 (100.0%)2.87

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rocky Ford

Out of a total of 1,309 households in Rocky Ford, 831 (63.5%) are family households, while 478 (36.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 287, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 370.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rocky Ford
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-370 (28.3%)
2-Person Households287 (21.9%)99 (7.6%)
3-Person Households215 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households151 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households59 (4.5%)9 (0.7%)
6-Person Households73 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households46 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total831 (63.5%)478 (36.5%)

Female Fertility in Rocky Ford

Fertility by Age in Rocky Ford

Average fertility rate in Rocky Ford is 76.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 176.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Rocky Ford
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years55 (100.0%)176.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total55 (100.0%)76.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rocky Ford

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rocky Ford
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Rocky Ford

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rocky Ford
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree55 (100.0%)284.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total55 (100.0%)76.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rocky Ford

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rocky Ford
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Rocky Ford

Income Overview in Rocky Ford

Per Capita Income in Rocky Ford is $15,721, while median incomes of families and households are $36,343 and $31,418 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,850$15,721
Median Family Income831$36,343
Mean Family Income831$51,823
Median Household Income1,309$31,418
Mean Household Income1,309$42,664
Income Deficit831$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,85062.21%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,85037.79¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,8500.44

Earnings by Sex in Rocky Ford

Average Earnings in Rocky Ford are $25,982, $30,693 for men and $11,600 for women, a difference of 62.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Rocky Ford
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male698 (51.7%)$30,693
Female652 (48.3%)$11,600
Total1,350 (100.0%)$25,982

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rocky Ford

The most common earnings brackets in Rocky Ford are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (244 | 35.0%) and $2,499 or less for women (126 | 19.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rocky Ford
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less46 (6.6%)126 (19.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99967 (9.6%)31 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)102 (15.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99914 (2.0%)51 (7.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)25 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99916 (2.3%)38 (5.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4994 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99927 (3.9%)25 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)62 (9.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99930 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99981 (11.6%)52 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999244 (35.0%)40 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99940 (5.7%)63 (9.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99923 (3.3%)1 (0.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9991 (0.1%)4 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9994 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99941 (5.9%)16 (2.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99933 (4.7%)16 (2.5%)
$100,000+27 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total698 (100.0%)652 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rocky Ford

Average earnings in Rocky Ford are $31,319 for men and $14,671 for women, a difference of 53.2%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $37,604, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $28,750. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $33,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $13,224.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rocky Ford
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,604$0
High School Diploma$28,750$13,224
College or Associate's Degree$31,382$20,125
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$31,319$14,671

Family Income in Rocky Ford

Family Income Brackets in Rocky Ford

According to the Rocky Ford family income data, there are 237 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.5% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 14 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Rocky Ford
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0008310.0%
$10,000 to $14,999151.8%
$15,000 to $24,999667.9%
$25,000 to $34,99923728.5%
$35,000 to $49,9998910.7%
$50,000 to $74,99918822.6%
$75,000 to $99,999799.5%
$100,000 to $149,999384.6%
$150,000 to $199,999222.6%
$200,000+141.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rocky Ford

2-person families (287 | 34.5%) account for the highest median family income in Rocky Ford with $59,948 per family, while 2-person families (287 | 34.5%) have the highest median income of $29,974 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rocky Ford
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families287 (34.5%)$59,948
3-Person Families215 (25.9%)$31,514
4-Person Families210 (25.3%)$31,591
5-Person Families11 (1.3%)$0
6-Person Families62 (7.5%)$0
7+ Person Families46 (5.5%)$0
Total831 (100.0%)$36,343

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rocky Ford

The median family income in Rocky Ford is $36,343, with families comprising 2 earners (149) having the highest median family income of $66,042, while families with 1 earner (384) have the lowest median family income of $30,938, accounting for 17.9% and 46.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Rocky Ford
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners221 (26.6%)$31,932
1 Earner384 (46.2%)$30,938
2 Earners149 (17.9%)$66,042
3+ Earners77 (9.3%)$61,637
Total831 (100.0%)$36,343

Household Income in Rocky Ford

Household Income Brackets in Rocky Ford

With 280 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Rocky Ford, accounting for 21.4% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (1.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Rocky Ford
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00022317.0%
$10,000 to $14,999584.4%
$15,000 to $24,99920215.4%
$25,000 to $34,99928021.4%
$35,000 to $49,99915111.5%
$50,000 to $74,99922116.9%
$75,000 to $99,999866.6%
$100,000 to $149,999524.0%
$150,000 to $199,999221.7%
$200,000+141.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rocky Ford

The median household income in Rocky Ford is $31,418, with the highest median household income of $36,919 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 488 households (37.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $20,956, with 69 households (5.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rocky Ford
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years69 (5.3%)$20,956
25 to 44 Years366 (28.0%)$31,260
45 to 64 Years488 (37.3%)$36,919
65+ Years386 (29.5%)$30,900
Total1,309 (100.0%)$31,418

Poverty in Rocky Ford

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rocky Ford

With 43.7% poverty level for males and 48.6% for females among the residents of Rocky Ford, 15 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 79 males (94.1%) and 227 females (96.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rocky Ford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years190 (85.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years107 (89.2%)160 (75.1%)
12 to 14 Years15 (41.7%)227 (96.2%)
15 Years79 (94.1%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (21.0%)18 (78.3%)
18 to 24 Years79 (29.7%)90 (63.8%)
25 to 34 Years75 (29.3%)170 (68.5%)
35 to 44 Years96 (65.3%)33 (17.6%)
45 to 54 Years30 (14.3%)56 (30.9%)
55 to 64 Years95 (41.1%)79 (33.6%)
65 to 74 Years23 (16.7%)54 (26.0%)
75 Years and over29 (24.0%)10 (8.2%)
Total834 (43.7%)897 (48.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rocky Ford

According to the poverty statistics in Rocky Ford, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 85.7% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rocky Ford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years33 (14.8%)45 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (10.8%)53 (24.9%)
12 to 14 Years21 (58.3%)9 (3.8%)
15 Years5 (5.9%)6 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years60 (78.9%)5 (21.7%)
18 to 24 Years187 (70.3%)51 (36.2%)
25 to 34 Years181 (70.7%)78 (31.5%)
35 to 44 Years51 (34.7%)154 (82.4%)
45 to 54 Years179 (85.7%)125 (69.1%)
55 to 64 Years136 (58.9%)156 (66.4%)
65 to 74 Years115 (83.3%)154 (74.0%)
75 Years and over92 (76.0%)112 (91.8%)
Total1,073 (56.3%)948 (51.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rocky Ford

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rocky Ford show that 20.9% or 106 of the total 508 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 46 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rocky Ford
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children279 (96.9%)9 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children99 (66.0%)51 (34.0%)
3 or 4 Children24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Total402 (79.1%)106 (20.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rocky Ford

According to the poverty data in Rocky Ford, 77.4% or 48 single-father households and 36.8% or 96 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rocky Ford
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)53 (58.2%)
3 or 4 Children48 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Total48 (77.4%)96 (36.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rocky Ford

The poverty data for Rocky Ford shows that 106 of the married-couple family households (20.9%) and 144 of the single-parent households (44.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rocky Ford
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children51 (34.0%)53 (58.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
5 or more Children46 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
Total106 (20.9%)144 (44.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Rocky Ford

Employment by Class of Employer in Rocky Ford

Among the 1,050 employed individuals in Rocky Ford, private company employees (651 | 62.0%), not-for-profit organizations (107 | 10.2%), and local government employees (99 | 9.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rocky Ford
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees65162.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)312.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)948.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations10710.2%
Local Government Employees999.4%
State Government Employees585.5%
Federal Government Employees100.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,050100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rocky Ford

According to the labor force statistics for Rocky Ford, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,868), 41.1% or 1,179 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.9% or 129 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.7% or 205 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 43.0% or 37 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rocky Ford
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years33 (13.5%)11 (33.3%)
20 to 24 Years181 (69.3%)26 (14.4%)
25 to 29 Years205 (88.7%)10 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years127 (46.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years92 (27.5%)17 (18.5%)
45 to 54 Years216 (55.4%)3 (1.4%)
55 to 59 Years89 (45.6%)16 (18.0%)
60 to 64 Years123 (44.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years86 (24.9%)37 (43.0%)
75 Years and over27 (8.6%)8 (29.6%)
Total1,179 (41.1%)129 (10.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rocky Ford

According to labor force statistics for Rocky Ford, 50.1% of individuals (853) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,702) are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 46 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 60.9% or 428 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.6% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rocky Ford
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School74 (54.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma290 (38.8%)49 (6.6%)
College / Associate Degree428 (60.9%)39 (5.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher60 (52.2%)6 (5.0%)
Total853 (50.1%)92 (5.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rocky Ford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rocky Ford are Community & Social Service (58 | 5.5%), Education Instruction & Library (51 | 4.9%), Management (45 | 4.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (12 | 1.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (8 | 0.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rocky Ford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rocky Ford, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (51.1%), Education Instruction & Library (15.7%), and Community & Social Service (13.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rocky Ford
OccupationMaleFemale
Management23 (51.1%)22 (48.9%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 8 (13.8%)50 (86.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library8 (15.7%)43 (84.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)31 (25.2%)92 (74.8%)
Total (Overall)575 (54.7%)476 (45.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rocky Ford are Food Preparation & Serving (95 | 9.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (39 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (33 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (24 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (7 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Rocky Ford

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rocky Ford, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Healthcare Support (78.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (76.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Rocky Ford
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7 (21.2%)26 (78.8%)
Security & Protection7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)95 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance9 (23.1%)30 (76.9%)
Personal Care & Service24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)47 (23.7%)151 (76.3%)
Total (Overall)575 (54.7%)476 (45.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rocky Ford are Sales & Related (126 | 12.0%), and Office & Administration (89 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rocky Ford

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rocky Ford
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related47 (37.3%)79 (62.7%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)89 (100.0%)
Total (Category)47 (21.9%)168 (78.1%)
Total (Overall)575 (54.7%)476 (45.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rocky Ford are Construction & Extraction (113 | 10.7%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (49 | 4.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (17 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rocky Ford

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rocky Ford
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)179 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)575 (54.7%)476 (45.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rocky Ford are Production (167 | 15.9%), Transportation (109 | 10.4%), and Material Moving (60 | 5.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rocky Ford

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rocky Ford
OccupationMaleFemale
Production167 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation71 (65.1%)38 (34.9%)
Material Moving33 (55.0%)27 (45.0%)
Total (Category)271 (80.6%)65 (19.4%)
Total (Overall)575 (54.7%)476 (45.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rocky Ford

Employment Industries in Rocky Ford

The major employment industries in Rocky Ford include Manufacturing (222 | 21.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (184 | 17.5%), Retail Trade (160 | 15.2%), Educational Services (126 | 12.0%), and Construction (113 | 10.7%).
Employment Industries in Rocky Ford

Employment Industries by Sex in Rocky Ford

The Rocky Ford industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (85.9%), Public Administration (84.1%), and Educational Services (78.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rocky Ford
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing222 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade42 (26.3%)118 (73.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing33 (76.7%)10 (23.3%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support9 (60.0%)6 (40.0%)
Educational Services27 (21.4%)99 (78.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance26 (14.1%)158 (85.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services24 (49.0%)25 (51.0%)
Public Administration7 (15.9%)37 (84.1%)
Total575 (54.7%)476 (45.3%)

Education in Rocky Ford

School Enrollment in Rocky Ford

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,102 students in Rocky Ford are middle school (384 | 34.8%), high school (313 | 28.4%), and elementary school (215 | 19.5%).
School Enrollment in Rocky Ford
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool312.8%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School21519.5%
Middle School38434.8%
High School31328.4%
College / Undergraduate15814.3%
Graduate / Professional10.1%
Total1,102100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rocky Ford

Out of a total of 1,102 students who are enrolled in schools in Rocky Ford, 228 (20.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 874 (79.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 81 (42.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 31 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rocky Ford
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old188 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds298 (71.6%)118 (28.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds108 (57.1%)81 (42.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds112 (79.4%)29 (20.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total874 (79.3%)228 (20.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rocky Ford

Business (48 | 20.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (34 | 14.4%), education (33 | 14.0%), psychology (30 | 12.7%), and liberal arts & history (26 | 11.0%) are the most common fields of study among 236 individuals in Rocky Ford who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rocky Ford
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics41.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3414.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology3012.7%
Social Sciences31.3%
Engineering145.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology125.1%
Business4820.3%
Education3314.0%
Literature & Languages73.0%
Liberal Arts & History2611.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications83.4%
Arts & Humanities177.2%
Total236100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rocky Ford

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rocky Ford

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rocky Ford are males with 4 vehicles (221, accounting for 38.4%) and females with 4 vehicles (25, making up 46.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rocky Ford
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle24 (4.2%)51 (10.7%)
1 Vehicle81 (14.1%)129 (27.2%)
2 Vehicles112 (19.5%)144 (30.3%)
3 Vehicles55 (9.6%)101 (21.3%)
4 Vehicles221 (38.4%)25 (5.3%)
5 or more Vehicles82 (14.3%)25 (5.3%)
Total575 (100.0%)475 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rocky Ford

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rocky Ford are 20 to 24 minutes (338 commuters, 32.3%), 5 to 9 minutes (142 commuters, 13.6%), and less than 5 minutes (118 commuters, 11.3%).
Commute Time in Rocky Ford
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes11811.3%
5 to 9 Minutes14213.6%
10 to 14 Minutes848.0%
15 to 19 Minutes757.2%
20 to 24 Minutes33832.3%
25 to 29 Minutes413.9%
30 to 34 Minutes726.9%
35 to 39 Minutes373.5%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes535.1%
60 to 89 Minutes474.5%
90 or more Minutes393.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Rocky Ford

The most common commute times in Rocky Ford are 20 to 24 minutes (299 commuters, 52.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (114 commuters, 24.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rocky Ford
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes19 (3.3%)99 (21.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes28 (4.9%)114 (24.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes41 (7.1%)43 (9.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes55 (9.6%)20 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes299 (52.0%)39 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes41 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes4 (0.7%)68 (14.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)37 (7.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes43 (7.5%)10 (2.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes41 (7.1%)6 (1.3%)
90 or more Minutes4 (0.7%)35 (7.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rocky Ford

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rocky Ford are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (169, 29.4%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (99, 21.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rocky Ford
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM65 (11.3%)30 (6.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM86 (15.0%)19 (4.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1 (0.2%)14 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM110 (19.1%)99 (21.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM81 (14.1%)27 (5.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9 (1.6%)51 (10.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM30 (5.2%)43 (9.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1 (0.2%)27 (5.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)28 (5.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (1.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (1.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)13 (2.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM169 (29.4%)47 (10.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM23 (4.0%)60 (12.7%)
Total575 (100.0%)471 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rocky Ford

Occupancy by Ownership in Rocky Ford

Of the total 1,309 dwellings in Rocky Ford, owner-occupied units account for 855 (65.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 454 (34.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rocky Ford
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units85565.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units45434.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,309100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rocky Ford

Occupancy by Household Size in Rocky Ford
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household37028.3%
2-Person Household38629.5%
3-Person Household21516.4%
4+ Person Household33825.8%
Total Housing Units1,309100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rocky Ford

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rocky Ford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household221 (59.7%)149 (40.3%)
2-Person Household281 (72.8%)105 (27.2%)
3-Person Household154 (71.6%)61 (28.4%)
4+ Person Household199 (58.9%)139 (41.1%)
Total Housing Units855 (65.3%)454 (34.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rocky Ford

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rocky Ford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School174 (67.4%)84 (32.6%)
High School Diploma300 (56.6%)230 (43.4%)
College/Associate Degree256 (69.2%)114 (30.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher125 (82.8%)26 (17.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rocky Ford

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rocky Ford
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years24018.3%
35 to 44 Years19514.9%
45 to 54 Years16612.7%
55 to 64 Years32224.6%
65 to 74 Years21516.4%
75 to 84 Years13610.4%
85 Years and Over352.7%
Total1,309100.0%

Housing Finances in Rocky Ford

Median Income by Occupancy in Rocky Ford

Median Income by Occupancy in Rocky Ford
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied855 (65.3%)$34,281
Renter-Occupied454 (34.7%)$25,227
Average1,309 (100.0%)$31,418

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rocky Ford

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rocky Ford
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00047 (5.5%)13 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99995 (11.1%)68 (15.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99924 (2.8%)34 (7.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99937 (4.3%)38 (8.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99955 (6.4%)71 (15.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999181 (21.2%)99 (21.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999116 (13.6%)35 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999157 (18.4%)64 (14.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99977 (9.0%)10 (2.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99952 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more14 (1.6%)22 (4.9%)
Total855 (100.0%)454 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rocky Ford

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rocky Ford
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300126 (14.7%)44 (9.7%)
$300 to $499289 (33.8%)90 (19.8%)
$500 to $799149 (17.4%)108 (23.8%)
$800 to $999192 (22.5%)30 (6.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49960 (7.0%)155 (34.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99925 (2.9%)16 (3.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4995 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more9 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total855 (100.0%)454 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rocky Ford

Housing Structures in Rocky Ford

Housing Structures in Rocky Ford
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached99175.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments171.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments665.0%
10 or more Apartments1189.0%
Mobile Home / Other1178.9%
Total1,309100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rocky Ford

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rocky Ford
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached739 (74.6%)252 (25.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)66 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments9 (7.6%)109 (92.4%)
Mobile Home / Other107 (91.4%)10 (8.6%)
Total855 (65.3%)454 (34.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rocky Ford

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rocky Ford
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)21 (4.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms45 (5.3%)67 (14.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms337 (39.4%)172 (37.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms267 (31.2%)116 (25.6%)
8 or more Rooms206 (24.1%)78 (17.2%)
Total855 (100.0%)454 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rocky Ford

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rocky Ford
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas790 (92.4%)333 (73.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity34 (4.0%)121 (26.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels23 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total855 (100.0%)454 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rocky Ford

Household Vehicle Usage in Rocky Ford
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle29 (3.4%)95 (20.9%)
1 Vehicle217 (25.4%)222 (48.9%)
2 Vehicles268 (31.4%)72 (15.9%)
3 or more Vehicles341 (39.9%)65 (14.3%)
Total855 (100.0%)454 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rocky Ford

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rocky Ford

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units461394
Median Property Value$75,000$118,900
Median Household Income$36,541$14
Monthly Housing Costs$333$9
Real Estate Taxes$324$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rocky Ford

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rocky Ford
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000115 (24.9%)8 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999227 (49.2%)68 (17.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999101 (21.9%)304 (77.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99918 (3.9%)5 (1.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)9 (2.3%)
Total461 (100.0%)394 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rocky Ford

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rocky Ford
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00085 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99985 (18.4%)57 (14.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99934 (7.4%)31 (7.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99994 (20.4%)147 (37.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999127 (27.6%)22 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (1.3%)30 (7.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99930 (6.5%)71 (18.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)22 (5.6%)
Total461 (100.0%)394 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rocky Ford

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rocky Ford
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x194 (42.1%)32,625 (8,280.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x85 (18.4%)129 (32.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x51 (11.1%)31 (7.9%)
4.0x or more131 (28.4%)107 (27.2%)
Total461 (100.0%)394 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rocky Ford

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rocky Ford
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800453 (98.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4998 (1.7%)339 (86.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)34 (8.6%)
Total461 (100.0%)394 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rocky Ford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rocky Ford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rocky Ford
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years848 (90.2%)92 (9.8%)
19 to 25 Years382 (85.3%)66 (14.7%)
26 to 34 Years336 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years209 (62.6%)125 (37.4%)
45 to 54 Years390 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years431 (92.5%)35 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years346 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older243 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,453 (91.6%)318 (8.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rocky Ford

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rocky Ford
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen848 (90.2%)92 (9.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen382 (85.3%)66 (14.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rocky Ford

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rocky Ford
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,126 (97.0%)35 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,311 (83.2%)265 (16.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999559 (96.9%)18 (3.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999172 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over276 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rocky Ford

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rocky Ford
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6216 (80.6%)52 (19.4%)
6 to 18 Years780 (83.0%)74 (7.9%)
19 to 25 Years365 (81.5%)17 (3.8%)
25 to 34 Years213 (63.4%)123 (36.6%)
35 to 44 Years163 (48.8%)46 (13.8%)
45 to 54 Years176 (45.1%)232 (59.5%)
55 to 64 Years334 (71.7%)200 (42.9%)
65 to 74 Years345 (99.7%)128 (37.0%)
75 Years and over237 (97.5%)112 (46.1%)
Total2,829 (75.0%)984 (26.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rocky Ford

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rocky Ford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years23 (6.9%)41 (8.6%)
18 to 34 Years34 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years290 (49.4%)271 (44.9%)
65 to 74 Years21 (15.2%)50 (24.0%)
75 Years and over72 (59.5%)89 (73.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rocky Ford

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rocky Ford: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years142 (24.2%)13 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years21 (15.2%)21 (10.1%)
75 Years and over17 (14.1%)33 (27.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rocky Ford: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)20 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years28 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years89 (15.2%)151 (25.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)21 (10.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (9.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rocky Ford: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years23 (6.9%)34 (7.1%)
18 to 34 Years34 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years183 (31.2%)67 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years12 (8.7%)42 (20.2%)
75 Years and over27 (22.3%)8 (6.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rocky Ford: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)14 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years118 (20.1%)179 (29.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (3.8%)
75 Years and over67 (55.4%)39 (32.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rocky Ford: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)14 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (1.2%)23 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)21 (10.1%)
75 Years and over31 (25.6%)9 (7.4%)

Technology Access in Rocky Ford

Computing Device Access in Rocky Ford

Computing Device Access in Rocky Ford
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop78760.1%
Smartphone98375.1%
Tablet75457.6%
No Computing Device17713.5%
Total1,309100.0%

Internet Access in Rocky Ford

Internet Access in Rocky Ford
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet60.5%
Broadband Home77359.1%
Cellular Data Only21216.2%
Satellite Internet634.8%
No Internet28922.1%
Total1,309100.0%

Rocky Ford Summary

Rocky Ford, Colorado is a small town located in Otero County in the southeastern part of the state. It is situated along the Arkansas River, about 30 miles east of Pueblo. The town was founded in 1887 and has a population of about 3,000 people.

History

Rocky Ford was founded in 1887 by a group of settlers from Kansas. The town was named after a nearby rocky ford in the Arkansas River. The settlers were attracted to the area by the fertile soil and the abundance of water from the river. The town quickly grew and by 1890, it had a population of over 1,000 people.
The town was an important agricultural center in the early days, with many farmers growing wheat, corn, and other crops. The town also had a number of businesses, including a flour mill, a creamery, and a cannery.
In the early 1900s, Rocky Ford was a popular tourist destination. The town was known for its hot springs, which were believed to have healing properties. The town also had a number of hotels and resorts, as well as a racetrack.

Geography

Rocky Ford is located in southeastern Colorado, about 30 miles east of Pueblo. The town is situated along the Arkansas River, which provides a source of irrigation for the surrounding farmland. The town is located in the High Plains region of Colorado, which is characterized by flat terrain and dry climate.
The town is located at an elevation of 4,400 feet above sea level. The climate is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual precipitation is about 14 inches.

Economy

Rocky Ford’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is surrounded by farmland, and many of the residents are involved in farming or ranching. The town is also home to a number of businesses, including a flour mill, a creamery, and a cannery.
The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a plastics factory and a furniture factory. The town is also home to a number of retail stores, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a clothing store.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Rocky Ford had a population of 3,039 people. The racial makeup of the town was 87.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.2% of the population.
The median household income in Rocky Ford was $30,938, and the median family income was $36,250. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Rocky Ford, Colorado is a small town located in Otero County in the southeastern part of the state. It was founded in 1887 and has a population of about 3,000 people. The town’s economy is largely based on agriculture, and it is also home to a number of businesses and manufacturing companies. The town has a diverse population, with a median household income of $30,938 and a poverty rate of 17.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rocky Ford?
Total Population of Rocky Ford is 3,850.
What is the Total Male Population of Rocky Ford?
Total Male Population of Rocky Ford is 1,934.
What is the Total Female Population of Rocky Ford?
Total Female Population of Rocky Ford is 1,916.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rocky Ford?
There are 100.94 Males per 100 Females in Rocky Ford.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rocky Ford?
There are 99.07 Females per 100 Males in Rocky Ford.
What is the Median Population Age in Rocky Ford?
Median Population Age in Rocky Ford is 33.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rocky Ford
Average Family Size in Rocky Ford is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rocky Ford
Average Household Size in Rocky Ford is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rocky Ford?
Per Capita income in Rocky Ford is $15,721.
What is the Median Family Income in Rocky Ford?
Median Family Income in Rocky Ford is $36,343.
What is the Median Household income in Rocky Ford?
Median Household Income in Rocky Ford is $31,418.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rocky Ford?
Income or Wage Gap in Rocky Ford is 62.2%.
Women in Rocky Ford earn 37.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rocky Ford?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rocky Ford is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rocky Ford?
There are 1,179 People in the Labor Forcein in Rocky Ford.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rocky Ford?
41.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Rocky Ford.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rocky Ford?
Unemployment Rate in Rocky Ford is 10.9%.