South Rockwood is a city located in Michigan. With a 2020 population of 1,697, it is the 276th largest city in Michigan and the 8250th largest city in the United States. South Rockwood is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 1.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,675 in 2010. Spanning over 3 miles, South Rockwood has a population density of 518 people per square mile.
The average household income in South Rockwood is $85,131 with a poverty rate of 9.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,088 per month, and the median house value is $129,100. The median age in South Rockwood is 44 years, 40.3 years for males, and 46.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.9 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Rockwood was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,644 | 89.93% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 3.50% |
| Asian | 54 | 2.95% |
| Two or More Races | 36 | 1.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 25 | 1.37% |
| Some Other Race | 5 | 0.27% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 749 | 2.44 | 62.2 |
| Married | 369 | 2.98 | 71.8 |
| Non Family | 273 | 1.43 | 44.7 |
| Female | 62 | 3.32 | 79 |
| Male | 45 | 2.93 | 66.7 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 2.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 125 | 9.67% |
| High School Graduate | 392 | 30.32% |
| Some College | 304 | 23.51% |
| Associates Degree | 157 | 12.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 176 | 13.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 106 | 8.20% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,136 | 1,009 | 243 |
| Black | 56 | 56 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 35 | 5 |
| Asian | 32 | 28 | 28 |
| Native American | 25 | 14 | |
| Multiple Races | 23 | 7 | 2 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
$44,138
Average Earnings
$58,162
Average Male
$32,277
Average Female
95.18% of South Rockwood residents speak only English, while 4.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.58% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,550 | 96 | 6.19% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 64 | 58.72% |
| Multiple | 36 | 16 | 44.44% |
| Native | 25 | 14 | 56.00% |
| Asian | 54 | 13 | 24.07% |
9.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.03%
Male Poverty Rate
11.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Rockwood is Hispanic, with 58.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Rockwood is White, with 6.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.26%.
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
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 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 10.41% |
| 2 or More | 5 | 21.74% |
2.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
95.90%
Native Born
4.10%
Foreign Born
3.67%
Non Citizen
95.90% of South Rockwood residents were born in the United States, with 77.74% having been born in Michigan. 3.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,697 | 13 | 0.77% |
| 2019 | 1,684 | 13 | 0.78% |
| 2018 | 1,671 | 13 | 0.78% |
| 2017 | 1,658 | 13 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 1,645 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 1,645 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 1,644 | -10 | -0.60% |
| 2013 | 1,654 | -10 | -0.60% |
| 2012 | 1,664 | -9 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 1,673 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 1,680 | 0.00% |