Rockledge, Florida Population 2022
Rockledge is a city located in Brevard County Florida. Rockledge has a 2020 population of 30,006. Rockledge is currently growing at a rate of 2.02% annually and its population has increased by 20.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,974 in 2010.
The average household income in Rockledge is $80,582 with a poverty rate of 8.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,290 per month, and the median house value is $204,800. The median age in Rockledge is 45.2 years, 41.4 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
Rockledge Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockledgewas:
- White: 80.10%
- Black or African American: 14.37%
- Two or more races: 2.21%
- Asian: 1.98%
- Other race: 1.03%
- Native American: 0.29%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,872 | 80.10% |
| Black or African American | 3,925 | 14.37% |
| Two or More Races | 604 | 2.21% |
| Asian | 542 | 1.98% |
| Some Other Race | 282 | 1.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 80 | 0.29% |
Rockledge Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,881 | 2.49 | 79.4 |
| Married | 6,078 | 2.99 | 84.4 |
| Non Family | 3,482 | 1.18 | 78.3 |
| Female | 987 | 3.75 | 63.7 |
| Male | 334 | 3.34 | 45.5 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 294 | 1.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 861 | 4.20% |
| High School Graduate | 5,404 | 26.38% |
| Some College | 4,202 | 20.51% |
| Associates Degree | 3,070 | 14.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,836 | 18.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,821 | 13.77% |
Rockledge Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,391 | 14,458 | 4,906 |
| Black | 2,672 | 2,626 | 983 |
| Hispanic | 1,698 | 1,553 | 407 |
| Asian | 464 | 433 | 243 |
| 2+ Races | 277 | 277 | 97 |
| Other Race | 161 | 161 | 69 |
| Native American | 54 | 47 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.37%.
$40,623
Average Earnings
$43,934
Average Male
$32,930
Average Female
Rockledge Language by Age
Rockledge Language
91.14% of Rockledge residents speak only English, while 8.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.42% of the population.
Rockledge Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,442 | 1,582 | 8.14% |
| Black | 3,907 | 377 | 9.65% |
| Hispanic | 2,690 | 309 | 11.49% |
| Other | 166 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 542 | 41 | 7.56% |
| Multiple | 588 | 35 | 5.95% |
8.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.19%
Male Poverty Rate
9.10%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rockledge
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockledge is Hispanic, with 11.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockledge is Multiple, with 5.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.50%.
Rockledge Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Rockledge Married by Age and Sex
Rockledge Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Rockledge Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,771 | 15.43% |
| Black | 589 | 20.74% |
| Hispanic | 208 | 10.34% |
| Other Race | 63 | 28.25% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 10.97% |
Rockledge Veterans by Education
6.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.80%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
35.88%
Born in Rockledge
94.30%
Native Born
5.70%
Foreign Born
1.07%
Non Citizen
4.63%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.30% of Rockledge residents were born in the United States, with 35.88% having been born in Florida. 1.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30,006 | 593 | 2.02% |
| 2021 | 29,413 | 593 | 2.06% |
| 2020 | 28,820 | 593 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 28,227 | 593 | 2.15% |
| 2018 | 27,634 | 234 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 27,400 | 515 | 1.92% |
| 2016 | 26,885 | 421 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 26,464 | 520 | 2.00% |
| 2014 | 25,944 | 421 | 1.65% |
| 2013 | 25,523 | 151 | 0.60% |
| 2012 | 25,372 | 147 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 25,225 | 251 | 1.01% |
| 2010 | 24,974 | 4,804 | 2.16% |
| 2000 | 20,170 | 4,147 | 2.33% |
| 1990 | 16,023 | 4,146 | 3.04% |
| 1980 | 11,877 | 1,354 | 1.22% |
| 1970 | 10,523 | 7,042 | 11.70% |
| 1960 | 3,481 | 0.00% |