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 $42,664 with a poverty rate of 46.14%. The median age in Rocky Ford is 33 years: 30 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rocky Ford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,640 | 68.57% |
| Two or more races | 756 | 19.64% |
| Other race | 379 | 9.84% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.48% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.34% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.13% |
| 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 | 1,309 | 2.87 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 508 | 3.71 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Non Family | 478 | 1.51 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Female | 261 | 3.31 | 59 | 41 |
| Male | 62 | 4.73 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 189 | 8% |
| Associates Degree | 275 | 11.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 138 | 5.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 3.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,012 | 42.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 125 | 5.29% |
| Some College | 546 | 23.12% |
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 | 1,331 | 1,094 | 35 |
| White | 948 | 880 | 167 |
| Other Race | 316 | 208 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 288 | 278 | 6 |
| Asian | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 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 92.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $33,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,156 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $28,750 | $13,224 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,984 | $37,604 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,286 | $31,319 | $14,671 |
| Some College | $30,313 | $31,382 | $20,125 |
$29,286
Average Earnings
$31,319
Average Male
$14,671
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.33% of Rocky Ford residents speak only English, while 16.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,443 | 1,272 | 52.07% |
| Multiple | 739 | 519 | 70.23% |
| White | 1,165 | 358 | 30.73% |
| Other | 379 | 129 | 34.04% |
| Asian | 57 | 15 | 26.32% |
| Native | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
46.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
43.73%
Male Poverty Rate
48.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rocky Ford is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rocky Ford is Asian, with 26.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 29.56% |
| Some College | 28.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 35.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.41% |
| Male Employed | 14.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,343 | $51,823 |
| Households | $31,418 | $42,664 |
| Married Families | $60,045 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,065 | $26,414 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
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
282
Number of Veterans
218
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 74 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 10.49% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 5.93% |
| Other Race | 46 | 13.33% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 7.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.1%
Labor Force Participation
36.6%
Employment Rate
10.9%
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
64.57%
Born in Rocky Ford
94.57%
Native Born
5.43%
Foreign Born
1.82%
Non Citizen
3.61%
Naturalized
94.57% of Rocky Ford residents were born in the United States, with 64.57% having been born in Colorado. 1.82% 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% |