Rockwood, MI

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Rockwood Overview

3,232
TOTAL POPULATION
1,548
MALE POPULATION
1,684
FEMALE POPULATION
91.92
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.79
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,720
PER CAPITA INCOME
$100,015
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$93,036
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.33
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,524
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Rockwood Zip Codes

Rockwood Area Codes

Race in Rockwood

The most populous races in Rockwood are White / Caucasian (2,825 | 87.4%), Two or more Races (403 | 12.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (220 | 6.8%).
Race in Rockwood
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2206.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,82587.4%
Two or more Races40312.5%
Some other Race40.1%
Total3,232100.0%

Ancestry in Rockwood

The most populous ancestries reported in Rockwood are German (736 | 22.8%), Irish (435 | 13.5%), Polish (347 | 10.7%), English (323 | 10.0%), and Mexican (220 | 6.8%), together accounting for 63.8% of all Rockwood residents.
Ancestry in Rockwood
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2056.3%
Apache220.7%
Burmese80.3%
Canadian110.3%
Cherokee381.2%
Chippewa652.0%
Czech401.2%
Czechoslovakian70.2%
Danish90.3%
Dutch481.5%
English32310.0%
European712.2%
Finnish110.3%
French1946.0%
French Canadian341.1%
German73622.8%
Greek90.3%
Hungarian762.4%
Irish43513.5%
Italian2126.6%
Maltese822.5%
Mexican2206.8%
Polish34710.7%
Russian260.8%
Scotch-Irish70.2%
Scottish682.1%
Swedish260.8%
Swiss240.7%
Welsh90.3%
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Immigrants in Rockwood

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rockwood came from Europe (23 | 0.7%), Southern Europe (23 | 0.7%), Canada (10 | 0.3%), and Italy (8 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.0% of all Rockwood residents.
Immigrants in Rockwood
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada100.3%
Europe230.7%
Italy80.3%
Southern Europe230.7%
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Sex and Age in Rockwood

Sex and Age in Rockwood

The most populous age groups in Rockwood are 40 to 44 Years (169 | 10.9%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (255 | 15.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rockwood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years33 (2.1%)117 (7.0%)
5 to 9 Years43 (2.8%)255 (15.1%)
10 to 14 Years163 (10.5%)29 (1.7%)
15 to 19 Years134 (8.7%)79 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Years43 (2.8%)46 (2.7%)
25 to 29 Years39 (2.5%)145 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Years82 (5.3%)56 (3.3%)
35 to 39 Years156 (10.1%)133 (7.9%)
40 to 44 Years169 (10.9%)63 (3.7%)
45 to 49 Years115 (7.4%)152 (9.0%)
50 to 54 Years101 (6.5%)83 (4.9%)
55 to 59 Years115 (7.4%)140 (8.3%)
60 to 64 Years69 (4.5%)63 (3.7%)
65 to 69 Years128 (8.3%)68 (4.0%)
70 to 74 Years35 (2.3%)74 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years58 (3.7%)93 (5.5%)
80 to 84 Years52 (3.4%)58 (3.4%)
85 Years and over13 (0.8%)30 (1.8%)
Total1,548 (100.0%)1,684 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rockwood

Median Family Size in Rockwood

The median family size in Rockwood is 3.15 persons per family, with single female/mother families (95 | 11.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.74 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (573 | 69.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.94 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rockwood
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple573 (69.6%)2.94
Single Male/Father155 (18.8%)2.94
Single Female/Mother95 (11.5%)4.74
Total Families823 (100.0%)3.15

Median Household Size in Rockwood

The median household size in Rockwood is 2.58 persons per household, with single female/mother households (95 | 7.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.95 persons per household. non-family households (421 | 33.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rockwood
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple573 (46.1%)2.99
Single Male/Father155 (12.5%)3.62
Single Female/Mother95 (7.6%)4.95
Non-family421 (33.8%)1.11
Total Households1,244 (100.0%)2.58

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rockwood

Out of a total of 1,244 households in Rockwood, 823 (66.2%) are family households, while 421 (33.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 347, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 374.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rockwood
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-374 (30.1%)
2-Person Households347 (27.9%)47 (3.8%)
3-Person Households187 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households230 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households25 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households21 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households13 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total823 (66.2%)421 (33.8%)

Female Fertility in Rockwood

Fertility by Age in Rockwood

Average fertility rate in Rockwood is 104.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 267.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 88.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Rockwood
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years66 (88.0%)267.0
35 to 50 years9 (12.0%)23.0
Total75 (100.0%)104.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rockwood

12.0% of women with births (75) in Rockwood are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 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 Rockwood
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)66 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (12.0%)66 (88.0%)

Fertility by Education in Rockwood

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rockwood
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 Degree68 (90.7%)234.0
Bachelor's Degree7 (9.3%)55.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total75 (100.0%)104.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rockwood

88.0% of women with births in Rockwood are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 13.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rockwood
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree9 (13.2%)59 (86.8%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (12.0%)66 (88.0%)

Income in Rockwood

Income Overview in Rockwood

Per Capita Income in Rockwood is $35,720, while median incomes of families and households are $100,015 and $93,036 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,232$35,720
Median Family Income823$100,015
Mean Family Income823$101,074
Median Household Income1,244$93,036
Mean Household Income1,244$90,918
Income Deficit823$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,23240.98%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,23259.02¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,2320.33

Earnings by Sex in Rockwood

Average Earnings in Rockwood are $47,792, $63,186 for men and $37,292 for women, a difference of 41.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Rockwood
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male862 (54.6%)$63,186
Female718 (45.4%)$37,292
Total1,580 (100.0%)$47,792

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rockwood

The most common earnings brackets in Rockwood are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (147 | 17.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (134 | 18.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rockwood
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less23 (2.7%)29 (4.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)28 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99916 (1.9%)8 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)32 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99928 (3.3%)7 (1.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)32 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99932 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49916 (1.9%)9 (1.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)16 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99935 (4.1%)134 (18.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99919 (2.2%)42 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99960 (7.0%)64 (8.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99961 (7.1%)57 (7.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99945 (5.2%)50 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99960 (7.0%)48 (6.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99973 (8.5%)53 (7.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999147 (17.1%)32 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999124 (14.4%)36 (5.0%)
$100,000+123 (14.3%)41 (5.7%)
Total862 (100.0%)718 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rockwood

Average earnings in Rockwood are $65,000 for men and $38,969 for women, a difference of 40.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $76,042, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,321. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,913, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $27,016.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rockwood
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,321$0
High School Diploma$65,109$27,016
College or Associate's Degree$65,357$38,281
Bachelor's Degree$62,880$53,942
Graduate Degree$76,042$68,913
Total$65,000$38,969

Family Income in Rockwood

Family Income Brackets in Rockwood

According to the Rockwood family income data, there are 302 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 36.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Rockwood
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999263.2%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999253.0%
$35,000 to $49,999809.7%
$50,000 to $74,99918222.1%
$75,000 to $99,9999811.9%
$100,000 to $149,99930236.7%
$150,000 to $199,999779.4%
$200,000+334.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rockwood

2-person families (380 | 46.2%) account for the highest median family income in Rockwood with $101,750 per family, while 2-person families (380 | 46.2%) have the highest median income of $50,875 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rockwood
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families380 (46.2%)$101,750
3-Person Families257 (31.2%)$72,520
4-Person Families127 (15.4%)$101,367
5-Person Families40 (4.9%)$0
6-Person Families6 (0.7%)$0
7+ Person Families13 (1.6%)$0
Total823 (100.0%)$100,015

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rockwood

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rockwood
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners103 (12.5%)$83,417
1 Earner325 (39.5%)$73,709
2 Earners363 (44.1%)$115,819
3+ Earners32 (3.9%)$0
Total823 (100.0%)$100,015

Household Income in Rockwood

Household Income Brackets in Rockwood

With 424 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Rockwood, accounting for 34.1% of all households. In contrast, only 32 households (2.6%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Rockwood
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000322.6%
$10,000 to $14,999322.6%
$15,000 to $24,999534.3%
$25,000 to $34,999625.0%
$35,000 to $49,99917213.8%
$50,000 to $74,99915712.6%
$75,000 to $99,99918314.7%
$100,000 to $149,99942434.1%
$150,000 to $199,999856.8%
$200,000+443.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rockwood

The median household income in Rockwood is $93,036, with the highest median household income of $104,375 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 449 households (36.1%) 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 16 households (1.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rockwood
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years16 (1.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years354 (28.5%)$100,457
45 to 64 Years449 (36.1%)$104,375
65+ Years425 (34.2%)$83,365
Total1,244 (100.0%)$93,036

Poverty in Rockwood

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockwood

With 3.4% poverty level for males and 17.3% for females among the residents of Rockwood, 65 to 74 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 22 males (13.5%) and 27 females (52.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockwood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)20 (17.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)129 (49.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)10 (22.7%)
18 to 24 Years2 (1.8%)27 (52.9%)
25 to 34 Years7 (5.8%)66 (32.8%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years2 (0.9%)11 (4.7%)
55 to 64 Years18 (9.8%)13 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years22 (13.5%)1 (0.7%)
75 Years and over2 (1.6%)15 (8.3%)
Total53 (3.4%)292 (17.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockwood

According to the poverty statistics in Rockwood, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 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 Rockwood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years33 (100.0%)97 (82.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years68 (100.0%)130 (50.2%)
12 to 14 Years138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years51 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years17 (100.0%)34 (77.3%)
18 to 24 Years107 (98.2%)24 (47.1%)
25 to 34 Years114 (94.2%)135 (67.2%)
35 to 44 Years325 (100.0%)196 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years214 (99.1%)224 (95.3%)
55 to 64 Years166 (90.2%)190 (93.6%)
65 to 74 Years141 (86.5%)141 (99.3%)
75 Years and over121 (98.4%)166 (91.7%)
Total1,495 (96.6%)1,392 (82.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rockwood

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rockwood
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children374 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children186 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total573 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rockwood

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rockwood
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)11 (22.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)26 (27.4%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rockwood
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)11 (6.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)26 (10.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Rockwood

Employment by Class of Employer in Rockwood

Among the 1,461 employed individuals in Rockwood, private company employees (965 | 66.0%), not-for-profit organizations (230 | 15.7%), and state government employees (114 | 7.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rockwood
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees96566.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)251.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations23015.7%
Local Government Employees684.6%
State Government Employees1147.8%
Federal Government Employees422.9%
Unpaid Family Workers171.2%
Total1,461100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rockwood

According to the labor force statistics for Rockwood, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,511), 60.7% or 1,524 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 50 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 95.8% or 499 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 48.0% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rockwood
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years25 (18.9%)12 (48.0%)
20 to 24 Years59 (66.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years116 (63.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years131 (94.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years499 (95.8%)16 (3.2%)
45 to 54 Years339 (75.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years196 (76.9%)8 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years61 (46.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years86 (28.2%)14 (16.3%)
75 Years and over12 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,524 (60.7%)50 (3.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rockwood

According to labor force statistics for Rockwood, 79.8% of individuals (1,341) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,681) are in the labor force, with 1.8% or 24 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 91.1% or 398 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.8% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rockwood
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School40 (44.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma424 (81.4%)20 (3.8%)
College / Associate Degree480 (75.9%)11 (1.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher398 (91.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,341 (79.8%)30 (1.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rockwood

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rockwood are Community & Social Service (185 | 12.6%), Education Instruction & Library (119 | 8.1%), Management (97 | 6.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (63 | 4.3%), and Architecture & Engineering (54 | 3.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rockwood

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rockwood, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.3%), Management (78.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rockwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Management76 (78.3%)21 (21.6%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science45 (71.4%)18 (28.6%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering45 (83.3%)9 (16.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 64 (34.6%)121 (65.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library64 (53.8%)55 (46.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total (Category)185 (47.3%)206 (52.7%)
Total (Overall)801 (54.3%)673 (45.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rockwood are Healthcare Support (64 | 4.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (53 | 3.6%), Security & Protection (50 | 3.4%), Law Enforcement (43 | 2.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (32 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Rockwood

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rockwood, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (73.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Rockwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support30 (46.9%)34 (53.1%)
Security & Protection50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance14 (26.4%)39 (73.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total (Category)94 (42.9%)125 (57.1%)
Total (Overall)801 (54.3%)673 (45.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rockwood are Office & Administration (270 | 18.3%), and Sales & Related (59 | 4.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rockwood

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rockwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7 (11.9%)52 (88.1%)
Office & Administration77 (28.5%)193 (71.5%)
Total (Category)84 (25.5%)245 (74.5%)
Total (Overall)801 (54.3%)673 (45.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rockwood are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (174 | 11.8%), Construction & Extraction (43 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (23 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rockwood

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rockwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair174 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)240 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)801 (54.3%)673 (45.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rockwood are Material Moving (175 | 11.9%), Production (80 | 5.4%), and Transportation (40 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rockwood

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rockwood
OccupationMaleFemale
Production62 (77.5%)18 (22.5%)
Transportation28 (70.0%)12 (30.0%)
Material Moving108 (61.7%)67 (38.3%)
Total (Category)198 (67.1%)97 (32.9%)
Total (Overall)801 (54.3%)673 (45.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rockwood

Employment Industries in Rockwood

The major employment industries in Rockwood include Transportation & Warehousing (214 | 14.5%), Manufacturing (203 | 13.8%), Educational Services (168 | 11.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (142 | 9.6%), and Retail Trade (93 | 6.3%).
Employment Industries in Rockwood

Employment Industries by Sex in Rockwood

The Rockwood industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Information (86.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (84.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rockwood
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction18 (50.0%)18 (50.0%)
Manufacturing155 (76.3%)48 (23.6%)
Wholesale Trade32 (78.0%)9 (22.0%)
Retail Trade48 (51.6%)45 (48.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing114 (53.3%)100 (46.7%)
Utilities7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information57 (86.4%)9 (13.6%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific36 (52.9%)32 (47.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support16 (27.6%)42 (72.4%)
Educational Services89 (53.0%)79 (47.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance51 (35.9%)91 (64.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation23 (48.9%)24 (51.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services8 (15.1%)45 (84.9%)
Public Administration43 (49.4%)44 (50.6%)
Total801 (54.3%)673 (45.7%)

Education in Rockwood

School Enrollment in Rockwood

The most common levels of schooling among the 834 students in Rockwood are elementary school (267 | 32.0%), high school (252 | 30.2%), and college / undergraduate (135 | 16.2%).
School Enrollment in Rockwood
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool131.6%
Kindergarten253.0%
Elementary School26732.0%
Middle School8910.7%
High School25230.2%
College / Undergraduate13516.2%
Graduate / Professional536.4%
Total834100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rockwood

Out of a total of 834 students who are enrolled in schools in Rockwood, 72 (8.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 762 (91.4%) 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 13 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 142 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rockwood
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old265 (96.0%)11 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds184 (95.8%)8 (4.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds59 (85.5%)10 (14.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds82 (77.4%)24 (22.6%)
35 Years and over8 (57.1%)6 (42.9%)
Total762 (91.4%)72 (8.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rockwood

Education (177 | 34.7%), business (102 | 20.0%), engineering (69 | 13.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (47 | 9.2%), and computers & mathematics (24 | 4.7%) are the most common fields of study among 510 individuals in Rockwood who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rockwood
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics244.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural479.2%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology132.5%
Social Sciences102.0%
Engineering6913.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies122.4%
Science & Technology203.9%
Business10220.0%
Education17734.7%
Literature & Languages81.6%
Liberal Arts & History122.4%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities163.1%
Total510100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rockwood

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rockwood

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rockwood are males with 2 vehicles (377, accounting for 47.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (353, making up 56.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rockwood
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)11 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle146 (18.5%)87 (12.9%)
2 Vehicles377 (47.8%)353 (52.4%)
3 Vehicles192 (24.4%)128 (19.0%)
4 Vehicles30 (3.8%)84 (12.5%)
5 or more Vehicles43 (5.5%)10 (1.5%)
Total788 (100.0%)673 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rockwood

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rockwood are 30 to 34 minutes (221 commuters, 15.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (211 commuters, 15.0%), and 45 to 59 minutes (211 commuters, 15.0%).
Commute Time in Rockwood
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes251.8%
5 to 9 Minutes755.3%
10 to 14 Minutes14610.4%
15 to 19 Minutes21115.0%
20 to 24 Minutes16111.4%
25 to 29 Minutes14510.3%
30 to 34 Minutes22115.7%
35 to 39 Minutes433.1%
40 to 44 Minutes705.0%
45 to 59 Minutes21115.0%
60 to 89 Minutes835.9%
90 or more Minutes161.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Rockwood

The most common commute times in Rockwood are 45 to 59 minutes (133 commuters, 17.9%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (124 commuters, 18.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rockwood
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes25 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes8 (1.1%)67 (10.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes71 (9.6%)75 (11.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes120 (16.2%)91 (13.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes88 (11.9%)73 (11.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes52 (7.0%)93 (14.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes97 (13.1%)124 (18.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes25 (3.4%)18 (2.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes54 (7.3%)16 (2.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes133 (17.9%)78 (11.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes60 (8.1%)23 (3.5%)
90 or more Minutes8 (1.1%)8 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rockwood

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rockwood are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (134, 18.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (133, 20.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rockwood
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11 (1.5%)34 (5.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM128 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM67 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM40 (5.4%)42 (6.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM56 (7.6%)29 (4.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM134 (18.1%)133 (20.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM83 (11.2%)24 (3.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM68 (9.2%)131 (19.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM7 (0.9%)30 (4.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (1.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)56 (8.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM39 (5.3%)19 (2.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM42 (5.7%)45 (6.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM66 (8.9%)112 (16.8%)
Total741 (100.0%)666 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rockwood

Occupancy by Ownership in Rockwood

Of the total 1,244 dwellings in Rockwood, owner-occupied units account for 1,002 (80.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 242 (19.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rockwood
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,00280.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units24219.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,244100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rockwood

Occupancy by Household Size in Rockwood
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household37430.1%
2-Person Household39431.7%
3-Person Household18715.0%
4+ Person Household28923.2%
Total Housing Units1,244100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rockwood

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rockwood
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household254 (67.9%)120 (32.1%)
2-Person Household347 (88.1%)47 (11.9%)
3-Person Household148 (79.1%)39 (20.9%)
4+ Person Household253 (87.5%)36 (12.5%)
Total Housing Units1,002 (80.5%)242 (19.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rockwood

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rockwood
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School50 (56.8%)38 (43.2%)
High School Diploma333 (77.1%)99 (22.9%)
College/Associate Degree397 (80.5%)96 (19.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher222 (96.1%)9 (3.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rockwood

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rockwood
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1209.7%
35 to 44 Years25020.1%
45 to 54 Years24119.4%
55 to 64 Years20816.7%
65 to 74 Years22217.8%
75 to 84 Years16012.9%
85 Years and Over433.5%
Total1,244100.0%

Housing Finances in Rockwood

Median Income by Occupancy in Rockwood

Median Income by Occupancy in Rockwood
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,002 (80.5%)$100,612
Renter-Occupied242 (19.5%)$46,083
Average1,244 (100.0%)$93,036

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rockwood

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rockwood
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)14 (5.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)18 (7.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99921 (2.1%)11 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99912 (1.2%)17 (7.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99910 (1.0%)15 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99936 (3.6%)26 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999135 (13.5%)37 (15.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999120 (12.0%)37 (15.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999132 (13.2%)51 (21.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999408 (40.7%)16 (6.6%)
$150,000 or more128 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,002 (100.0%)242 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rockwood

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rockwood
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30011 (1.1%)13 (5.4%)
$300 to $499100 (10.0%)32 (13.2%)
$500 to $799278 (27.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999105 (10.5%)107 (44.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499206 (20.6%)67 (27.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999174 (17.4%)11 (4.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499110 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99911 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more7 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,002 (100.0%)242 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rockwood

Housing Structures in Rockwood

Housing Structures in Rockwood
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached97178.0%
Single Unit, Attached90.7%
2 Unit Apartments262.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments110.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments383.0%
10 or more Apartments13010.4%
Mobile Home / Other594.7%
Total1,244100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rockwood

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rockwood
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached958 (98.7%)13 (1.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments10 (38.5%)16 (61.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)130 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other34 (57.6%)25 (42.4%)
Total1,002 (80.5%)242 (19.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rockwood

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rockwood
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)71 (29.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms234 (23.4%)134 (55.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms501 (50.0%)31 (12.8%)
8 or more Rooms267 (26.7%)6 (2.5%)
Total1,002 (100.0%)242 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rockwood

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rockwood
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas946 (94.4%)121 (50.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)30 (12.4%)
Electricity56 (5.6%)82 (33.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)9 (3.7%)
Total1,002 (100.0%)242 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rockwood

Household Vehicle Usage in Rockwood
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle34 (3.4%)11 (4.5%)
1 Vehicle247 (24.6%)130 (53.7%)
2 Vehicles472 (47.1%)80 (33.1%)
3 or more Vehicles249 (24.8%)21 (8.7%)
Total1,002 (100.0%)242 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rockwood

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rockwood

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units406596
Median Property Value$172,400$186,700
Median Household Income$100,399$68
Monthly Housing Costs$595$7
Real Estate Taxes$3,329$41

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rockwood

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rockwood
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)56 (9.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99935 (8.6%)13 (2.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999355 (87.4%)368 (61.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99916 (3.9%)159 (26.7%)
$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%)0 (0.0%)
Total406 (100.0%)596 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rockwood

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rockwood
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)26 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99912 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99911 (2.7%)31 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99983 (20.4%)25 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99927 (6.7%)52 (8.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99959 (14.5%)93 (15.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999154 (37.9%)73 (12.2%)
$150,000 or more60 (14.8%)254 (42.6%)
Total406 (100.0%)596 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rockwood

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rockwood
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x217 (53.4%)100,811 (16,914.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x111 (27.3%)244 (40.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x9 (2.2%)143 (24.0%)
4.0x or more69 (17.0%)153 (25.7%)
Total406 (100.0%)596 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rockwood

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rockwood
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49923 (5.7%)8 (1.3%)
$800 to $1,499370 (91.1%)7 (1.2%)
Total406 (100.0%)596 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rockwood

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockwood

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockwood
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years661 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years101 (95.3%)5 (4.7%)
26 to 34 Years278 (86.3%)44 (13.7%)
35 to 44 Years507 (97.3%)14 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years445 (98.7%)6 (1.3%)
55 to 64 Years379 (97.9%)8 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years305 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older304 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,155 (97.6%)77 (2.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rockwood

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rockwood
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen661 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen101 (95.3%)5 (4.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rockwood

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rockwood
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000123 (96.1%)5 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999426 (97.5%)11 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999564 (94.3%)34 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999377 (95.9%)16 (4.1%)
$100,000 and over1,643 (99.3%)11 (0.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockwood

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockwood
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 657 (32.6%)118 (67.4%)
6 to 18 Years238 (36.0%)434 (65.7%)
19 to 25 Years32 (30.2%)69 (65.1%)
25 to 34 Years92 (28.6%)186 (57.8%)
35 to 44 Years92 (17.7%)425 (81.6%)
45 to 54 Years70 (15.5%)391 (86.7%)
55 to 64 Years92 (23.8%)289 (74.7%)
65 to 74 Years291 (95.4%)213 (69.8%)
75 Years and over304 (100.0%)171 (56.2%)
Total1,268 (39.2%)2,296 (71.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rockwood

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rockwood
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years22 (9.6%)15 (5.9%)
35 to 64 Years67 (9.2%)63 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years65 (39.9%)79 (55.6%)
75 Years and over39 (31.7%)54 (29.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rockwood

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rockwood: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years30 (4.1%)10 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years15 (9.2%)25 (17.6%)
75 Years and over28 (22.8%)34 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rockwood: <span>Vision 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 Years0 (0.0%)10 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (12.2%)11 (6.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rockwood: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (4.3%)15 (5.9%)
35 to 64 Years11 (1.5%)53 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years16 (9.8%)27 (19.0%)
75 Years and over2 (1.6%)34 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rockwood: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years25 (3.5%)16 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years47 (28.8%)38 (26.8%)
75 Years and over37 (30.1%)17 (9.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rockwood: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (1.9%)16 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years14 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Rockwood

Computing Device Access in Rockwood

Computing Device Access in Rockwood
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,00580.8%
Smartphone1,08387.1%
Tablet85869.0%
No Computing Device745.9%
Total1,244100.0%

Internet Access in Rockwood

Internet Access in Rockwood
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,06585.6%
Cellular Data Only574.6%
Satellite Internet907.2%
No Internet856.8%
Total1,244100.0%

Rockwood Summary

Wood, MI is a small city located in the southeastern corner of Michigan. It is situated in the heart of the Great Lakes region and is part of the Detroit metropolitan area. The city has a population of approximately 8,000 people and is the county seat of Oakland County.

History

The area that is now Rockwood was first settled in the early 1800s by settlers from New England. The first settlers were primarily farmers and the area was known as the Rockwood Settlement. The settlement was named after the rocky terrain of the area. In 1827, the settlement was incorporated as the Village of Rockwood.
In the late 1800s, the village began to grow and develop. The village was connected to the rest of the state by the Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee Railroad. This allowed for the growth of industry in the area. The village was also home to several mills and factories.
In the early 1900s, the village was renamed the City of Rockwood. The city continued to grow and develop throughout the 20th century. In the 1950s, the city was connected to the rest of the state by the Interstate Highway System. This allowed for the growth of the city and the surrounding area.

Geography

Rockwood is located in the southeastern corner of Michigan. It is situated in the heart of the Great Lakes region and is part of the Detroit metropolitan area. The city is located on the Huron River and is surrounded by several lakes, including Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, and Lake Huron. The city is also located near several state parks, including the Rockwood State Park and the Rockwood Nature Preserve.
The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, of which 4.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Economy

Rockwood’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and retail. The city is home to several factories and mills, including the Rockwood Manufacturing Company, which produces automotive parts. The city is also home to several retail stores, including a Walmart Supercenter and a Target.
The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, bars, and shops. The city is also home to several medical facilities, including a hospital and several clinics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Rockwood was 8,000. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 2.1% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the city was $20,000. About 11.3% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rockwood?
Total Population of Rockwood is 3,232.
What is the Total Male Population of Rockwood?
Total Male Population of Rockwood is 1,548.
What is the Total Female Population of Rockwood?
Total Female Population of Rockwood is 1,684.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rockwood?
There are 91.92 Males per 100 Females in Rockwood.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rockwood?
There are 108.79 Females per 100 Males in Rockwood.
What is the Median Population Age in Rockwood?
Median Population Age in Rockwood is 42.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rockwood
Average Family Size in Rockwood is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rockwood
Average Household Size in Rockwood is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rockwood?
Per Capita income in Rockwood is $35,720.
What is the Median Family Income in Rockwood?
Median Family Income in Rockwood is $100,015.
What is the Median Household income in Rockwood?
Median Household Income in Rockwood is $93,036.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rockwood?
Income or Wage Gap in Rockwood is 41.0%.
Women in Rockwood earn 59.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rockwood?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rockwood is 0.33.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rockwood?
There are 1,524 People in the Labor Forcein in Rockwood.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rockwood?
60.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Rockwood.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rockwood?
Unemployment Rate in Rockwood is 3.3%.