Rockledge is a city located in Brevard County Florida. Rockledge has a 2024 population of 30,034. Rockledge is currently growing at a rate of 1.98% annually and its population has increased by 8.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,706 in 2020.
The average household income in Rockledge is $94,811 with a poverty rate of 7.06%. The median age in Rockledge is 45.9 years: 43.1 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockledge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,295 | 76.58% |
| Black or African American | 3,831 | 13.78% |
| Two or more races | 1,340 | 4.82% |
| Other race | 838 | 3.01% |
| Asian | 444 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,011 | 2.49 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Married | 5,610 | 3.04 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 3,523 | 1.19 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 1,321 | 3.4 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Male | 557 | 3.09 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
3
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
80.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 990 | 4.78% |
| Associates Degree | 3,250 | 15.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,062 | 19.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,737 | 13.22% |
| High School Graduate | 5,442 | 26.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 484 | 2.34% |
| Some College | 3,736 | 18.05% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,471 | 14,342 | 5,355 |
| Black | 2,912 | 2,772 | 650 |
| Hispanic | 1,479 | 1,339 | 428 |
| 2+ Races | 798 | 692 | 331 |
| Asian | 422 | 387 | 255 |
| Other Race | 309 | 298 | 61 |
| Native American | 33 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 96.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,827 | $78,420 | $61,505 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,966 | $91,156 | $54,965 |
| High School Graduate | $37,227 | $40,766 | $28,234 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,631 | $35,805 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,972 | $50,418 | $41,665 |
| Some College | $41,197 | $49,926 | $30,295 |
$46,972
Average Earnings
$50,418
Average Male
$41,665
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.86% of Rockledge residents speak only English, while 9.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,326 | 1,462 | 7.56% |
| Black | 3,809 | 225 | 5.91% |
| Hispanic | 2,846 | 166 | 5.83% |
| Multiple | 1,330 | 87 | 6.54% |
| Other | 838 | 72 | 8.59% |
| Asian | 444 | 37 | 8.33% |
7.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.2%
Male Poverty Rate
9.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockledge is Other, with 8.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockledge is Hispanic, with 5.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.29% |
| Some College | 5.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.98% |
| Female Employed | 3.42% |
| Male Employed | 2.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,556 | $104,420 |
| Households | $80,759 | $94,811 |
| Married Families | $101,774 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,211 | $68,384 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
3,332
Number of Veterans
3,160
Male Veterans
172
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,224 |
| First Gulf War | 1,003 |
| Vietnam | 980 |
| Korea | 216 |
| World War II | 81 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 974 |
| 55 to 64 | 769 |
| 75+ | 626 |
| 65 to 74 | 615 |
| 18 to 34 | 348 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,487 | 14.23% |
| Black | 694 | 22.11% |
| Hispanic | 209 | 10.22% |
| 2+ Races | 132 | 13.78% |
| Other Race | 19 | 2.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
38.68%
Born in Rockledge
93.81%
Native Born
6.19%
Foreign Born
1.52%
Non Citizen
4.66%
Naturalized
93.81% of Rockledge residents were born in the United States, with 38.68% having been born in Florida. 1.52% 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 | 32,944 | 582 | 1.8% |
| 2028 | 32,362 | 582 | 1.83% |
| 2027 | 31,780 | 582 | 1.87% |
| 2026 | 31,198 | 582 | 1.9% |
| 2025 | 30,616 | 582 | 1.94% |
| 2024 | 30,034 | 582 | 1.98% |
| 2023 | 29,452 | 964 | 3.38% |
| 2022 | 28,488 | 144 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 28,344 | 638 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 27,706 | -472 | -1.68% |
| 2019 | 28,178 | 559 | 2.02% |
| 2018 | 27,619 | 208 | 0.76% |
| 2017 | 27,411 | 509 | 1.89% |
| 2016 | 26,902 | 427 | 1.61% |
| 2015 | 26,475 | 523 | 2.02% |
| 2014 | 25,952 | 424 | 1.66% |
| 2013 | 25,528 | 155 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 25,373 | 149 | 0.59% |
| 2011 | 25,224 | 254 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 24,970 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,170 | 4,147 | 25.88% |
| 1990 | 16,023 | 4,146 | 34.91% |
| 1980 | 11,877 | 1,354 | 12.87% |
| 1970 | 10,523 | 7,042 | 202.3% |
| 1960 | 3,481 | -29,463 | -89.43% |