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Rockledge Overview

27,808
TOTAL POPULATION
13,549
MALE POPULATION
14,259
FEMALE POPULATION
95.02
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.24
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,021
PER CAPITA INCOME
$92,556
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$80,759
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
12.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
87.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
14,745
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Rockledge Zip Codes

Rockledge Area Codes

Race in Rockledge

The most populous races in Rockledge are White / Caucasian (21,295 | 76.6%), Black / African American (3,831 | 13.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (2,879 | 10.3%).
Race in Rockledge
Race# Population% Population
Asian4441.6%
Black / African American3,83113.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,87910.3%
Native / Alaskan600.2%
White / Caucasian21,29576.6%
Two or more Races1,3404.8%
Some other Race8383.0%
Total27,808100.0%

Ancestry in Rockledge

The most populous ancestries reported in Rockledge are Irish (3,367 | 12.1%), German (3,301 | 11.9%), English (2,741 | 9.9%), Italian (2,170 | 7.8%), and American (1,874 | 6.7%), together accounting for 48.4% of all Rockledge residents.
Ancestry in Rockledge
Ancestry# Population% Population
African290.1%
Albanian80.0%
American1,8746.7%
Arab1230.4%
Argentinean340.1%
Australian300.1%
Austrian1000.4%
Bhutanese1130.4%
Brazilian240.1%
British1690.6%
Burmese870.3%
Canadian270.1%
Cape Verdean600.2%
Central American940.3%
Cherokee540.2%
Colombian2060.7%
Croatian210.1%
Cuban1870.7%
Czech80.0%
Danish1890.7%
Dutch1330.5%
Eastern European790.3%
Ecuadorian190.1%
Egyptian810.3%
English2,7419.9%
European2010.7%
Filipino190.1%
Finnish700.3%
French4821.7%
French Canadian1070.4%
German3,30111.9%
Greek1130.4%
Guatemalan120.0%
Hungarian520.2%
Icelander40.0%
Indian (Asian)600.2%
Iranian270.1%
Irish3,36712.1%
Italian2,1707.8%
Jamaican270.1%
Japanese450.2%
Korean1330.5%
Lebanese300.1%
Lithuanian790.3%
Mexican6112.2%
Mexican American Indian120.0%
Native Hawaiian270.1%
Nicaraguan500.2%
Northern European660.2%
Norwegian530.2%
Paiute170.1%
Pakistani280.1%
Panamanian320.1%
Polish6412.3%
Portuguese610.2%
Puerto Rican9633.5%
Romanian730.3%
Russian1330.5%
Samoan80.0%
Scandinavian500.2%
Scotch-Irish6142.2%
Scottish5832.1%
Senegalese180.1%
Slavic200.1%
Slovak450.2%
South American6702.4%
Spaniard710.3%
Spanish240.1%
Sri Lankan260.1%
Subsaharan African1070.4%
Swedish6122.2%
Swiss260.1%
Syrian120.0%
Thai3121.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian710.3%
Turkish130.1%
Ukrainian670.2%
Uruguayan4001.4%
Venezuelan110.0%
Welsh710.3%
West Indian190.1%
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Immigrants in Rockledge

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rockledge came from Latin America (693 | 2.5%), Europe (398 | 1.4%), Asia (369 | 1.3%), Caribbean (258 | 0.9%), and South America (235 | 0.9%), together accounting for 7.0% of all Rockledge residents.
Immigrants in Rockledge
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa590.2%
Albania310.1%
Argentina340.1%
Asia3691.3%
Australia480.2%
Azores120.0%
Brazil200.1%
Cambodia60.0%
Canada1540.5%
Caribbean2580.9%
Central America2000.7%
China330.1%
Colombia1510.5%
Cuba60.0%
Eastern Asia890.3%
Eastern Europe1410.5%
Egypt590.2%
England520.2%
Europe3981.4%
France90.0%
Germany940.3%
Greece150.1%
Guatemala190.1%
India1750.6%
Ireland80.0%
Japan300.1%
Korea260.1%
Latin America6932.5%
Lithuania440.2%
Mexico990.4%
Nicaragua500.2%
Northern Africa590.2%
Northern Europe980.4%
Oceania480.2%
Panama320.1%
Philippines330.1%
Portugal250.1%
Romania560.2%
Russia100.0%
South America2350.9%
South Central Asia1750.6%
South Eastern Asia770.3%
Southern Europe400.1%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines1770.6%
Sweden140.1%
Switzerland160.1%
Thailand90.0%
Trinidad and Tobago310.1%
Turkey280.1%
Uruguay50.0%
Venezuela250.1%
Vietnam290.1%
West Indies60.0%
Western Asia280.1%
Western Europe1190.4%
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Sex and Age in Rockledge

Sex and Age in Rockledge

The most populous age groups in Rockledge are 50 to 54 Years (1,097 | 8.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (1,365 | 9.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rockledge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years839 (6.2%)599 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years538 (4.0%)656 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years674 (5.0%)535 (3.7%)
15 to 19 Years622 (4.6%)934 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years964 (7.1%)746 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years1,061 (7.8%)952 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years809 (6.0%)540 (3.8%)
35 to 39 Years589 (4.3%)859 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years948 (7.0%)888 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years802 (5.9%)697 (4.9%)
50 to 54 Years1,097 (8.1%)1,024 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years941 (7.0%)1,247 (8.7%)
60 to 64 Years901 (6.7%)1,365 (9.6%)
65 to 69 Years890 (6.6%)841 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years553 (4.1%)594 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years541 (4.0%)772 (5.4%)
80 to 84 Years362 (2.7%)537 (3.8%)
85 Years and over418 (3.1%)473 (3.3%)
Total13,549 (100.0%)14,259 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rockledge

Median Family Size in Rockledge

The median family size in Rockledge is 3.00 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,321 | 17.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.15 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (557 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rockledge
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,610 (74.9%)3.00
Single Male/Father557 (7.4%)2.73
Single Female/Mother1,321 (17.6%)3.15
Total Families7,488 (100.0%)3.00

Median Household Size in Rockledge

The median household size in Rockledge is 2.49 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,321 | 12.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.4 persons per household. non-family households (3,523 | 32.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rockledge
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,610 (50.9%)3.04
Single Male/Father557 (5.1%)3.09
Single Female/Mother1,321 (12.0%)3.40
Non-family3,523 (32.0%)1.19
Total Households11,011 (100.0%)2.49

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rockledge

Out of a total of 11,011 households in Rockledge, 7,488 (68.0%) are family households, while 3,523 (32.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,731, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,926.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rockledge
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,926 (26.6%)
2-Person Households3,731 (33.9%)597 (5.4%)
3-Person Households1,690 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households1,395 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households538 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households109 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households25 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,488 (68.0%)3,523 (32.0%)

Female Fertility in Rockledge

Fertility by Age in Rockledge

Average fertility rate in Rockledge is 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 134.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 64.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Rockledge
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years95 (20.3%)102.0
20 to 34 years299 (64.0%)134.0
35 to 50 years73 (15.6%)27.0
Total467 (100.0%)80.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rockledge

50.3% of women with births (467) in Rockledge are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rockledge
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)95 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years162 (54.2%)137 (45.8%)
35 to 50 years73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total235 (50.3%)232 (49.7%)

Fertility by Education in Rockledge

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rockledge
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma189 (40.5%)130.0
College or Associate's Degree73 (15.6%)43.0
Bachelor's Degree88 (18.8%)76.0
Graduate Degree117 (25.1%)152.0
Total467 (100.0%)80.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rockledge

49.7% of women with births in Rockledge are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are least likely to be married with 79.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rockledge
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma94 (49.7%)95 (50.3%)
College or Associate's Degree29 (39.7%)44 (60.3%)
Bachelor's Degree88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree24 (20.5%)93 (79.5%)
Total235 (50.3%)232 (49.7%)

Income in Rockledge

Income Overview in Rockledge

Per Capita Income in Rockledge is $39,021, while median incomes of families and households are $92,556 and $80,759 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income27,808$39,021
Median Family Income7,488$92,556
Mean Family Income7,488$104,420
Median Household Income11,011$80,759
Mean Household Income11,011$94,811
Income Deficit7,488$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)27,80812.94%
Wage / Income Gap ($)27,80887.06¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index27,8080.38

Earnings by Sex in Rockledge

Average Earnings in Rockledge are $41,397, $44,483 for men and $38,729 for women, a difference of 12.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Rockledge
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male7,970 (53.5%)$44,483
Female6,924 (46.5%)$38,729
Total14,894 (100.0%)$41,397

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rockledge

The most common earnings brackets in Rockledge are $100,000+ for men (971 | 12.2%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (696 | 10.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rockledge
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less151 (1.9%)182 (2.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999223 (2.8%)179 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49980 (1.0%)341 (4.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999128 (1.6%)204 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499137 (1.7%)136 (2.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999476 (6.0%)175 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499224 (2.8%)233 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999163 (2.1%)431 (6.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499204 (2.6%)336 (4.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999335 (4.2%)211 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999347 (4.3%)439 (6.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999457 (5.7%)375 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999665 (8.3%)339 (4.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999425 (5.3%)302 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,999405 (5.1%)278 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999429 (5.4%)494 (7.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999672 (8.4%)696 (10.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999509 (6.4%)606 (8.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999969 (12.2%)505 (7.3%)
$100,000+971 (12.2%)462 (6.7%)
Total7,970 (100.0%)6,924 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rockledge

Average earnings in Rockledge are $50,418 for men and $41,665 for women, a difference of 17.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,156, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,805. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,505, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,234.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rockledge
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,805$0
High School Diploma$40,766$28,234
College or Associate's Degree$49,926$30,295
Bachelor's Degree$78,420$61,505
Graduate Degree$91,156$54,965
Total$50,418$41,665

Family Income in Rockledge

Family Income Brackets in Rockledge

According to the Rockledge family income data, there are 2,037 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Rockledge
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001572.1%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993374.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992623.5%
$35,000 to $49,9996228.3%
$50,000 to $74,9991,34017.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991,47519.7%
$100,000 to $149,9992,03727.2%
$150,000 to $199,9996148.2%
$200,000+6368.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rockledge

5-person families (400 | 5.3%) account for the highest median family income in Rockledge with $107,000 per family, while 2-person families (3,901 | 52.1%) have the highest median income of $43,556 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rockledge
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,901 (52.1%)$87,112
3-Person Families1,742 (23.3%)$94,688
4-Person Families1,353 (18.1%)$100,938
5-Person Families400 (5.3%)$107,000
6-Person Families67 (0.9%)$97,563
7+ Person Families25 (0.3%)$0
Total7,488 (100.0%)$92,556

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rockledge

The median family income in Rockledge is $92,556, with families comprising 3+ earners (862) having the highest median family income of $121,591, while families with no earners (1,166) have the lowest median family income of $70,244, accounting for 11.5% and 15.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Rockledge
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,166 (15.6%)$70,244
1 Earner2,843 (38.0%)$75,798
2 Earners2,617 (34.9%)$112,835
3+ Earners862 (11.5%)$121,591
Total7,488 (100.0%)$92,556

Household Income in Rockledge

Household Income Brackets in Rockledge

With 2,643 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Rockledge, accounting for 24.0% of all households. In contrast, only 77 households (0.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Rockledge
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003413.1%
$10,000 to $14,999770.7%
$15,000 to $24,9996616.0%
$25,000 to $34,9997056.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991,13410.3%
$50,000 to $74,9992,13619.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991,81716.5%
$100,000 to $149,9992,64324.0%
$150,000 to $199,9997056.4%
$200,000+7827.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rockledge

The median household income in Rockledge is $80,759, with the highest median household income of $99,236 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,225 households (38.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 186 households (1.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rockledge
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years186 (1.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years3,099 (28.1%)$81,743
45 to 64 Years4,225 (38.4%)$99,236
65+ Years3,501 (31.8%)$58,527
Total11,011 (100.0%)$80,759

Poverty in Rockledge

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockledge

With 4.2% poverty level for males and 9.8% for females among the residents of Rockledge, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 23 males (25.8%) and 44 females (71.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockledge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years77 (9.2%)111 (18.5%)
5 Years23 (25.8%)44 (71.0%)
6 to 11 Years45 (5.6%)149 (16.5%)
12 to 14 Years23 (7.1%)21 (9.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)38 (13.3%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years35 (2.9%)235 (20.9%)
25 to 34 Years80 (4.3%)167 (11.2%)
35 to 44 Years49 (3.2%)130 (7.4%)
45 to 54 Years86 (4.5%)102 (5.9%)
55 to 64 Years51 (2.8%)207 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years37 (2.6%)58 (4.1%)
75 Years and over61 (4.7%)115 (7.0%)
Total567 (4.2%)1,377 (9.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockledge

According to the poverty statistics in Rockledge, males aged 15 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockledge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years762 (90.8%)488 (81.5%)
5 Years66 (74.2%)18 (29.0%)
6 to 11 Years754 (94.4%)756 (83.5%)
12 to 14 Years301 (92.9%)203 (90.6%)
15 Years164 (100.0%)248 (86.7%)
16 and 17 Years203 (100.0%)272 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,184 (97.1%)887 (79.1%)
25 to 34 Years1,790 (95.7%)1,325 (88.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,488 (96.8%)1,617 (92.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,813 (95.5%)1,619 (94.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,791 (97.2%)2,336 (91.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,388 (97.4%)1,346 (95.9%)
75 Years and over1,232 (95.3%)1,531 (93.0%)
Total12,936 (95.8%)12,646 (90.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rockledge

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rockledge show that 2.0% or 111 of the total 5,610 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.1%, comprising of 80 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 Rockledge
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,810 (97.9%)80 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children1,488 (98.0%)31 (2.0%)
3 or 4 Children201 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,499 (98.0%)111 (2.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rockledge

According to the poverty data in Rockledge, 9.9% or 55 single-father households and 13.9% or 184 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 55 households (78.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 97 households (17.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rockledge
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)97 (17.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)87 (12.6%)
3 or 4 Children55 (78.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (9.9%)184 (13.9%)

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

The poverty data for Rockledge shows that 111 of the married-couple family households (2.0%) and 239 of the single-parent households (12.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 80 households (2.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 55 household (49.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rockledge
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children80 (2.1%)97 (10.2%)
1 or 2 Children31 (2.0%)87 (11.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)55 (49.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total111 (2.0%)239 (12.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Rockledge

Employment by Class of Employer in Rockledge

Among the 14,019 employed individuals in Rockledge, private company employees (8,980 | 64.1%), local government employees (1,473 | 10.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,201 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rockledge
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees8,98064.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4153.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5904.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,2018.6%
Local Government Employees1,47310.5%
State Government Employees3982.8%
Federal Government Employees8976.4%
Unpaid Family Workers650.5%
Total14,019100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rockledge

According to the labor force statistics for Rockledge, out of the total population over 16 years of age (23,517), 62.7% or 14,745 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 560 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 91.3% or 1,232 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.8% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rockledge
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years294 (26.6%)23 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Years1,324 (77.4%)86 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years1,765 (87.7%)48 (2.7%)
30 to 34 Years1,232 (91.3%)42 (3.4%)
35 to 44 Years2,910 (88.6%)137 (4.7%)
45 to 54 Years3,200 (88.4%)122 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years1,722 (78.7%)62 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,398 (61.7%)45 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years806 (28.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over96 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,745 (62.7%)560 (3.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rockledge

According to labor force statistics for Rockledge, 83.1% of individuals (12,232) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (14,720) are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 453 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.7% or 4,561 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.8% or 61 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rockledge
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School782 (81.7%)75 (7.8%)
High School Diploma3,120 (77.7%)149 (3.7%)
College / Associate Degree3,766 (78.9%)224 (4.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,561 (91.7%)109 (2.2%)
Total12,232 (83.1%)545 (3.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rockledge

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rockledge are Management (1,711 | 12.3%), Community & Social Service (1,371 | 9.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,174 | 8.4%), Business & Financial (975 | 7.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (952 | 6.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rockledge

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rockledge, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.8%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (72.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (89.2%), Health Technologists (88.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (82.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rockledge
OccupationMaleFemale
Management904 (52.8%)807 (47.2%)
Business & Financial488 (50.0%)487 (49.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science890 (75.8%)284 (24.2%)
Computers & Mathematics315 (63.1%)184 (36.9%)
Architecture & Engineering554 (87.2%)81 (12.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science21 (52.5%)19 (47.5%)
Community & Social Service 413 (30.1%)958 (69.9%)
Education, Arts & Media34 (49.3%)35 (50.7%)
Legal Services & Support19 (22.6%)65 (77.4%)
Education Instruction & Library166 (17.4%)786 (82.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment194 (72.9%)72 (27.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating87 (10.7%)722 (89.2%)
Health Technologists63 (12.0%)463 (88.0%)
Total (Category)2,782 (46.1%)3,258 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)7,588 (54.4%)6,350 (45.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rockledge are Cleaning & Maintenance (656 | 4.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (532 | 3.8%), Healthcare Support (348 | 2.5%), Personal Care & Service (281 | 2.0%), and Security & Protection (234 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Rockledge

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rockledge, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (90.0%), Security & Protection (77.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (66.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.7%), Personal Care & Service (75.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (47.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Rockledge
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support36 (10.3%)312 (89.7%)
Security & Protection181 (77.3%)53 (22.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention82 (66.1%)42 (33.9%)
Law Enforcement99 (90.0%)11 (10.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving282 (53.0%)250 (47.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance425 (64.8%)231 (35.2%)
Personal Care & Service70 (24.9%)211 (75.1%)
Total (Category)994 (48.5%)1,057 (51.5%)
Total (Overall)7,588 (54.4%)6,350 (45.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rockledge are Office & Administration (1,826 | 13.1%), and Sales & Related (1,257 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rockledge

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rockledge
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related751 (59.8%)506 (40.3%)
Office & Administration631 (34.6%)1,195 (65.4%)
Total (Category)1,382 (44.8%)1,701 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)7,588 (54.4%)6,350 (45.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rockledge are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (544 | 3.9%), Construction & Extraction (532 | 3.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (51 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rockledge

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rockledge
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry41 (80.4%)10 (19.6%)
Construction & Extraction521 (97.9%)11 (2.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair532 (97.8%)12 (2.2%)
Total (Category)1,094 (97.1%)33 (2.9%)
Total (Overall)7,588 (54.4%)6,350 (45.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rockledge are Production (989 | 7.1%), Material Moving (404 | 2.9%), and Transportation (244 | 1.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rockledge

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rockledge
OccupationMaleFemale
Production717 (72.5%)272 (27.5%)
Transportation230 (94.3%)14 (5.7%)
Material Moving389 (96.3%)15 (3.7%)
Total (Category)1,336 (81.6%)301 (18.4%)
Total (Overall)7,588 (54.4%)6,350 (45.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rockledge

Employment Industries in Rockledge

The major employment industries in Rockledge include Retail Trade (1,901 | 13.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,833 | 13.2%), Manufacturing (1,683 | 12.1%), Educational Services (1,452 | 10.4%), and Professional & Scientific (1,313 | 9.4%).
Employment Industries in Rockledge

Employment Industries by Sex in Rockledge

The Rockledge industries that see more men than women are Construction (83.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (83.1%), and Manufacturing (79.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (92.2%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (87.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rockledge
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction716 (83.6%)140 (16.4%)
Manufacturing1,333 (79.2%)350 (20.8%)
Wholesale Trade241 (73.3%)88 (26.8%)
Retail Trade1,313 (69.1%)588 (30.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing424 (83.1%)86 (16.9%)
Utilities49 (42.6%)66 (57.4%)
Information145 (78.0%)41 (22.0%)
Finance & Insurance174 (30.2%)402 (69.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing162 (61.6%)101 (38.4%)
Professional & Scientific793 (60.4%)520 (39.6%)
Enterprise Management9 (7.8%)106 (92.2%)
Administrative & Support322 (54.2%)272 (45.8%)
Educational Services434 (29.9%)1,018 (70.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance230 (12.6%)1,603 (87.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation158 (73.2%)58 (26.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services329 (43.2%)433 (56.8%)
Public Administration539 (69.9%)232 (30.1%)
Total7,588 (54.4%)6,350 (45.6%)

Education in Rockledge

School Enrollment in Rockledge

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,997 students in Rockledge are high school (1,174 | 23.5%), college / undergraduate (1,110 | 22.2%), and elementary school (1,011 | 20.2%).
School Enrollment in Rockledge
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2485.0%
Kindergarten2444.9%
Elementary School1,01120.2%
Middle School86817.4%
High School1,17423.5%
College / Undergraduate1,11022.2%
Graduate / Professional3426.8%
Total4,997100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rockledge

Out of a total of 4,997 students who are enrolled in schools in Rockledge, 904 (18.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,093 (81.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 134 (56.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 425 (98.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rockledge
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds105 (43.9%)134 (56.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old954 (86.1%)154 (13.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds892 (76.0%)281 (24.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds888 (98.8%)11 (1.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds425 (98.8%)5 (1.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds410 (78.5%)112 (21.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds318 (76.8%)96 (23.2%)
35 Years and over103 (48.6%)109 (51.4%)
Total4,093 (81.9%)904 (18.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rockledge

Business (1,654 | 22.7%), science & technology (987 | 13.6%), engineering (789 | 10.8%), education (774 | 10.6%), and arts & humanities (721 | 9.9%) are the most common fields of study among 7,276 individuals in Rockledge who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rockledge
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4195.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2833.9%
Physical & Health Sciences2183.0%
Psychology2022.8%
Social Sciences3985.5%
Engineering78910.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies791.1%
Science & Technology98713.6%
Business1,65422.7%
Education77410.6%
Literature & Languages971.3%
Liberal Arts & History2453.4%
Visual & Performing Arts891.2%
Communications3214.4%
Arts & Humanities7219.9%
Total7,276100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rockledge

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rockledge

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rockledge are males with 2 vehicles (3,200, accounting for 41.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,974, making up 50.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rockledge
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle51 (0.7%)93 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle1,118 (14.6%)1,128 (17.8%)
2 Vehicles3,200 (41.8%)2,974 (47.0%)
3 Vehicles2,060 (26.9%)1,455 (23.0%)
4 Vehicles1,170 (15.3%)568 (9.0%)
5 or more Vehicles62 (0.8%)104 (1.7%)
Total7,661 (100.0%)6,322 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rockledge

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rockledge are 30 to 34 minutes (2,082 commuters, 16.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (1,932 commuters, 15.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,726 commuters, 13.8%).
Commute Time in Rockledge
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3823.1%
5 to 9 Minutes1,29210.3%
10 to 14 Minutes1,52712.2%
15 to 19 Minutes1,72613.8%
20 to 24 Minutes1,93215.5%
25 to 29 Minutes1,34710.8%
30 to 34 Minutes2,08216.7%
35 to 39 Minutes4473.6%
40 to 44 Minutes4713.8%
45 to 59 Minutes6205.0%
60 to 89 Minutes3302.6%
90 or more Minutes3242.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Rockledge

The most common commute times in Rockledge are 30 to 34 minutes (1,322 commuters, 19.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (927 commuters, 16.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rockledge
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes220 (3.2%)162 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes539 (7.9%)753 (13.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes958 (14.0%)569 (10.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes799 (11.7%)927 (16.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,006 (14.7%)926 (16.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes552 (8.1%)795 (14.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,322 (19.3%)760 (13.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes305 (4.5%)142 (2.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes355 (5.2%)116 (2.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes383 (5.6%)237 (4.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes189 (2.8%)141 (2.5%)
90 or more Minutes213 (3.1%)111 (2.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rockledge

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rockledge are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,166, 17.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,075, 19.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rockledge
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM467 (6.8%)91 (1.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM285 (4.2%)26 (0.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM381 (5.6%)255 (4.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,166 (17.0%)327 (5.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM845 (12.3%)365 (6.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,118 (16.3%)1,075 (19.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM641 (9.4%)881 (15.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM645 (9.4%)847 (15.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM247 (3.6%)422 (7.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM201 (2.9%)368 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM61 (0.9%)203 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM51 (0.7%)111 (2.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM556 (8.1%)351 (6.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM177 (2.6%)317 (5.6%)
Total6,841 (100.0%)5,639 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rockledge

Occupancy by Ownership in Rockledge

Of the total 11,011 dwellings in Rockledge, owner-occupied units account for 8,844 (80.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,167 (19.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rockledge
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units8,84480.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,16719.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units11,011100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rockledge

Occupancy by Household Size in Rockledge
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,92626.6%
2-Person Household4,32839.3%
3-Person Household1,69015.3%
4+ Person Household2,06718.8%
Total Housing Units11,011100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rockledge

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rockledge
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,129 (72.8%)797 (27.2%)
2-Person Household3,742 (86.5%)586 (13.5%)
3-Person Household1,274 (75.4%)416 (24.6%)
4+ Person Household1,699 (82.2%)368 (17.8%)
Total Housing Units8,844 (80.3%)2,167 (19.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rockledge

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rockledge
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School617 (82.1%)135 (17.9%)
High School Diploma1,850 (76.8%)560 (23.2%)
College/Associate Degree2,766 (76.2%)866 (23.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,611 (85.6%)606 (14.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rockledge

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rockledge
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,62714.8%
35 to 44 Years1,65815.1%
45 to 54 Years1,56414.2%
55 to 64 Years2,66124.2%
65 to 74 Years1,62714.8%
75 to 84 Years1,32512.0%
85 Years and Over5495.0%
Total11,011100.0%

Housing Finances in Rockledge

Median Income by Occupancy in Rockledge

Median Income by Occupancy in Rockledge
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied8,844 (80.3%)$88,249
Renter-Occupied2,167 (19.7%)$65,108
Average11,011 (100.0%)$80,759

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rockledge

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rockledge
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000180 (2.0%)38 (1.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99949 (0.5%)78 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99929 (0.3%)50 (2.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999328 (3.7%)41 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999220 (2.5%)74 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999418 (4.7%)292 (13.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,031 (11.7%)103 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,501 (17.0%)631 (29.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,401 (15.8%)417 (19.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,303 (26.0%)337 (15.5%)
$150,000 or more1,384 (15.7%)106 (4.9%)
Total8,844 (100.0%)2,167 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rockledge

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rockledge
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300380 (4.3%)13 (0.6%)
$300 to $499848 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7991,668 (18.9%)78 (3.6%)
$800 to $999526 (5.9%)84 (3.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,131 (24.1%)793 (36.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,730 (19.6%)933 (43.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,106 (12.5%)165 (7.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999307 (3.5%)10 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more148 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,844 (100.0%)2,167 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rockledge

Housing Structures in Rockledge

Housing Structures in Rockledge
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached8,48377.0%
Single Unit, Attached5024.6%
2 Unit Apartments2041.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2111.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4293.9%
10 or more Apartments1,0019.1%
Mobile Home / Other1811.6%
Total11,011100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rockledge

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rockledge
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,792 (91.8%)691 (8.2%)
Single Unit, Attached363 (72.3%)139 (27.7%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)204 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments61 (28.9%)150 (71.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments187 (43.6%)242 (56.4%)
10 or more Apartments301 (30.1%)700 (69.9%)
Mobile Home / Other140 (77.3%)41 (22.7%)
Total8,844 (80.3%)2,167 (19.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rockledge

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rockledge
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)33 (1.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms137 (1.5%)240 (11.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,302 (26.0%)1,054 (48.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,140 (46.8%)577 (26.6%)
8 or more Rooms2,265 (25.6%)263 (12.1%)
Total8,844 (100.0%)2,167 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rockledge

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rockledge
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,444 (27.6%)241 (11.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas58 (0.7%)13 (0.6%)
Electricity6,275 (71.0%)1,872 (86.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene19 (0.2%)6 (0.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels29 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used19 (0.2%)35 (1.6%)
Total8,844 (100.0%)2,167 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rockledge

Household Vehicle Usage in Rockledge
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle152 (1.7%)89 (4.1%)
1 Vehicle2,799 (31.7%)926 (42.7%)
2 Vehicles3,831 (43.3%)915 (42.2%)
3 or more Vehicles2,062 (23.3%)237 (10.9%)
Total8,844 (100.0%)2,167 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rockledge

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rockledge

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,1335,711
Median Property Value$275,700$289,700
Median Household Income$80,721$998
Monthly Housing Costs$565$138
Real Estate Taxes$1,624$46

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rockledge

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rockledge
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000217 (6.9%)86 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999194 (6.2%)94 (1.7%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,514 (48.3%)2,887 (50.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,012 (32.3%)2,268 (39.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999149 (4.8%)250 (4.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99927 (0.9%)53 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more20 (0.6%)73 (1.3%)
Total3,133 (100.0%)5,711 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rockledge

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rockledge
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000143 (4.6%)86 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999216 (6.9%)86 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999227 (7.2%)361 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999496 (15.8%)191 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999414 (13.2%)535 (9.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999424 (13.5%)1,087 (19.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999827 (26.4%)977 (17.1%)
$150,000 or more386 (12.3%)1,476 (25.8%)
Total3,133 (100.0%)5,711 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rockledge

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rockledge
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x882 (28.1%)90,598 (1,586.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x538 (17.2%)1,232 (21.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x399 (12.7%)1,546 (27.1%)
4.0x or more1,273 (40.6%)894 (15.7%)
Total3,133 (100.0%)5,711 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rockledge

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rockledge
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800732 (23.4%)56 (1.0%)
$800 to $1,499674 (21.5%)638 (11.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,630 (52.0%)1,241 (21.7%)
Total3,133 (100.0%)5,711 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rockledge

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockledge

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockledge
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,509 (95.0%)80 (5.0%)
6 to 18 Years3,124 (89.2%)379 (10.8%)
19 to 25 Years2,096 (77.9%)596 (22.1%)
26 to 34 Years2,274 (89.4%)270 (10.6%)
35 to 44 Years2,908 (91.7%)262 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years3,480 (96.1%)140 (3.9%)
55 to 64 Years4,025 (91.8%)360 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,807 (99.2%)22 (0.8%)
75 Years and older2,939 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25,162 (92.3%)2,109 (7.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rockledge

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rockledge
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,509 (95.0%)80 (5.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,124 (89.2%)379 (10.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,096 (77.9%)596 (22.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rockledge

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rockledge
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,837 (83.1%)373 (16.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,767 (91.0%)274 (9.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,594 (94.3%)277 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,649 (99.2%)40 (0.9%)
$100,000 and over11,277 (91.0%)1,109 (8.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockledge

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockledge
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6602 (37.9%)907 (57.1%)
6 to 18 Years870 (24.8%)2,510 (71.7%)
19 to 25 Years409 (15.2%)1,784 (66.3%)
25 to 34 Years603 (23.7%)1,892 (74.4%)
35 to 44 Years265 (8.4%)2,811 (88.7%)
45 to 54 Years474 (13.1%)3,385 (93.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,011 (23.1%)3,597 (82.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,694 (95.2%)1,826 (64.5%)
75 Years and over2,939 (100.0%)1,951 (66.4%)
Total9,867 (36.2%)20,663 (75.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rockledge

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rockledge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years83 (5.3%)71 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years291 (9.7%)173 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years587 (11.3%)451 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years522 (36.6%)164 (11.7%)
75 Years and over683 (52.8%)538 (32.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rockledge

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rockledge: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years154 (2.9%)78 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years302 (21.2%)41 (2.9%)
75 Years and over546 (42.2%)84 (5.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rockledge: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years18 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years99 (1.9%)51 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years74 (5.2%)16 (1.1%)
75 Years and over169 (13.1%)169 (10.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rockledge: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years83 (5.3%)71 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years270 (9.0%)137 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years134 (2.6%)87 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years68 (4.8%)36 (2.6%)
75 Years and over193 (14.9%)198 (12.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rockledge: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years45 (1.5%)13 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years370 (7.1%)219 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years239 (16.8%)99 (7.0%)
75 Years and over260 (20.1%)390 (23.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rockledge: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years64 (2.1%)13 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years311 (6.0%)55 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years29 (2.0%)22 (1.6%)
75 Years and over13 (1.0%)182 (11.1%)

Technology Access in Rockledge

Computing Device Access in Rockledge

Computing Device Access in Rockledge
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop9,47086.0%
Smartphone9,74988.5%
Tablet7,29666.3%
No Computing Device4574.2%
Total11,011100.0%

Internet Access in Rockledge

Internet Access in Rockledge
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet70.1%
Broadband Home9,29984.5%
Cellular Data Only6566.0%
Satellite Internet3603.3%
No Internet8487.7%
Total11,011100.0%

Rockledge Summary

Rockledge, Florida is a city located in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 24,926 at the 2010 United States Census, and had grown to an estimated 28,845 as of 2019.

History

Rockledge was founded in 1887 by settlers from Georgia and named after the rocky outcroppings along the Indian River. The town was incorporated in 1925. The first mayor was J.A. Henderson.
The city was home to the first public library in Brevard County, which opened in 1925. The library was housed in the old Rockledge School building until it was moved to its current location in the 1950s.

Geography

Rockledge is located at 28°19′N 80°45′W (28.3167, -80.7500). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29.0 km2), of which 10.9 square miles (28.2 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) (2.68%) is water.

Economy

Rockledge is home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and professional services. The city is also home to several large employers, including the Kennedy Space Center, the Brevard Zoo, and the Brevard County Government.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 24,926 people, 9,945 households, and 6,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,279.3 people per square mile (882.2/km2). There were 10,845 housing units at an average density of 993.2 per square mile (383.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 11.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.7% of the population.
There were 9,945 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,845, and the median income for a family was $54,845. Males had a median income of $41,845 versus $30,845 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,845. About 6.2% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rockledge?
Total Population of Rockledge is 27,808.
What is the Total Male Population of Rockledge?
Total Male Population of Rockledge is 13,549.
What is the Total Female Population of Rockledge?
Total Female Population of Rockledge is 14,259.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rockledge?
There are 95.02 Males per 100 Females in Rockledge.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rockledge?
There are 105.24 Females per 100 Males in Rockledge.
What is the Median Population Age in Rockledge?
Median Population Age in Rockledge is 45.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rockledge
Average Family Size in Rockledge is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rockledge
Average Household Size in Rockledge is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rockledge?
Per Capita income in Rockledge is $39,021.
What is the Median Family Income in Rockledge?
Median Family Income in Rockledge is $92,556.
What is the Median Household income in Rockledge?
Median Household Income in Rockledge is $80,759.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rockledge?
Income or Wage Gap in Rockledge is 12.9%.
Women in Rockledge earn 87.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rockledge?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rockledge is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rockledge?
There are 14,745 People in the Labor Forcein in Rockledge.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rockledge?
62.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Rockledge.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rockledge?
Unemployment Rate in Rockledge is 3.8%.