Rooks County Population

1880–2026

4,575

2026 projection

6.4% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Rooks County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,575-711.53%
20254,646-711.51%
20244,717-591.24%
20234,776-170.35%
20224,793-671.38%
20214,860-260.53%
20204,886-511.03%
20194,937-521.04%
20184,989-661.31%
20175,055-631.23%

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Rooks County Demographics

45.7median age

Median age

Female46.1 yrs
Male45.3 yrs

Adults

3,812
1,151 seniors (65+) · 30% of adults2,661 other adults

Sex

Female 50.6% · 2,435Male 49.4% · 2,378

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 48 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Rooks County Income

$62,500median household income

Median household income

$62,500

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,997

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

5.5%

About 1 in 18 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Rooks County Marital Status

57% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married57%59%55%
Never married22%27%18%
Divorced11%11%11%
Widowed10%3%16%
Separated<1%<1%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201