Rocky Ford is a city located in Otero County Colorado. Rocky Ford has a 2024 population of 3,802. Rocky Ford is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -1.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,868 in 2020.
The average household income in Rocky Ford is $51,635 with a poverty rate of 40.22%. The median age in Rocky Ford is 32 years: 27.8 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rocky Ford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,331 | 60.66% |
| Two or more races | 997 | 25.94% |
| Other race | 452 | 11.76% |
| Asian | 46 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,290 | 2.9 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Married | 498 | 3.56 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 396 | 1.44 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Female | 367 | 3.62 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Male | 29 | 2.69 | 100 | 0 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 146 | 6.24% |
| Associates Degree | 304 | 13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 212 | 9.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 2.82% |
| High School Graduate | 935 | 39.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 3.38% |
| Some College | 597 | 25.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,402 | 1,213 | 56 |
| White | 872 | 836 | 212 |
| 2+ Races | 494 | 486 | 7 |
| Other Race | 357 | 242 | 4 |
| Asian | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 9 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 81.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $35,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $208,393 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,764 | $30,652 | $20,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,509 | $32,026 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,936 | $33,953 | $22,653 |
| Some College | $31,063 | $34,203 | $21,932 |
$29,936
Average Earnings
$33,953
Average Male
$22,653
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.7% of Rocky Ford residents speak only English, while 17.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,574 | 1,110 | 43.12% |
| Multiple | 991 | 523 | 52.77% |
| White | 1,025 | 289 | 28.2% |
| Other | 452 | 163 | 36.06% |
| Native | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Asian | 46 | 10 | 21.74% |
| Black | 6 | 4 | 66.67% |
40.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.22%
Male Poverty Rate
43.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rocky Ford is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rocky Ford is Asian, with 21.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.56% |
| Some College | 27.11% |
| High School | 21.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 22.16% |
| Male Employed | 6.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,222 | $58,663 |
| Households | $35,658 | $51,635 |
| Married Families | $63,462 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,307 | $29,051 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
175
Number of Veterans
119
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 70 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 110 | 6.34% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 4.21% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 6.63% |
| Other Race | 26 | 6.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49%
Labor Force Participation
45.4%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.36%
Born in Rocky Ford
95.37%
Native Born
4.63%
Foreign Born
0.75%
Non Citizen
3.88%
Naturalized
95.37% of Rocky Ford residents were born in the United States, with 68.36% having been born in Colorado. 0.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,720 | -17 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 3,737 | -16 | -0.43% |
| 2027 | 3,753 | -16 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 3,769 | -17 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 3,786 | -16 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 3,802 | -17 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 3,819 | 13 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 3,806 | -45 | -1.17% |
| 2021 | 3,851 | -17 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 3,868 | 46 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 3,822 | -24 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 3,846 | 6 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 3,840 | 13 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 3,827 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 3,823 | -29 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 3,852 | -26 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 3,878 | -39 | -1% |
| 2012 | 3,917 | -44 | -1.11% |
| 2011 | 3,961 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 3,965 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,286 | 124 | 2.98% |
| 1990 | 4,162 | -642 | -13.36% |
| 1980 | 4,804 | -55 | -1.13% |
| 1970 | 4,859 | -70 | -1.42% |
| 1960 | 4,929 | 842 | 20.6% |
| 1950 | 4,087 | 593 | 16.97% |
| 1940 | 3,494 | 68 | 1.98% |
| 1930 | 3,426 | -320 | -8.54% |
| 1920 | 3,746 | 516 | 15.98% |
| 1910 | 3,230 | -490 | -13.17% |