Rockfish is a CDP located in Bladen County North Carolina. Rockfish has a 2024 population of 3,614. Rockfish is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually but its population has decreased by -2.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,700 in 2020.
The average household income in Rockfish is $73,524 with a poverty rate of 15.66%. The median age in Rockfish is 34.6 years: 32.6 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockfish was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,246 | 59% |
| Black or African American | 712 | 18.7% |
| Two or more races | 429 | 11.27% |
| Other race | 313 | 8.22% |
| Native American | 80 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,431 | 2.66 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Married | 572 | 3.2 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Non Family | 431 | 1.28 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Female | 350 | 3.2 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Male | 78 | 3.9 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 164 | 6.65% |
| Associates Degree | 287 | 11.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 365 | 14.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 178 | 7.22% |
| High School Graduate | 669 | 27.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 1.54% |
| Some College | 765 | 31.02% |
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 | 1,407 | 1,254 | 289 |
| Black | 492 | 469 | 89 |
| Hispanic | 311 | 311 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 247 | 247 | 96 |
| Other Race | 179 | 179 | 52 |
| Native American | 80 | 67 | 17 |
| Asian | 27 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 38.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,258 | $58,963 | $43,359 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,521 | $72,708 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,403 | $59,500 | $36,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,275 | $47,275 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,906 | $58,136 | $43,125 |
| Some College | $49,125 | $50,197 | $46,016 |
$48,906
Average Earnings
$58,136
Average Male
$43,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.37% of Rockfish residents speak only English, while 10.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,127 | 271 | 12.74% |
| Black | 712 | 177 | 24.86% |
| Multiple | 429 | 146 | 34.03% |
| Hispanic | 557 | 98 | 17.59% |
15.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.45%
Male Poverty Rate
12.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockfish is Multiple, with 34.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockfish is White, with 12.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 25% |
| High School | 11.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 56.72% |
| Male Employed | 11.86% |
| Female Employed | 6.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,857 | $81,032 |
| Households | $63,046 | $73,524 |
| Married Families | $93,712 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,293 | $51,756 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
500
Number of Veterans
400
Male Veterans
100
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 266 |
| First Gulf War | 152 |
| Vietnam | 90 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 307 |
| 18 to 34 | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 68 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 75+ | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 233 | 15.96% |
| Black | 149 | 24.51% |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 47.77% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 23.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
51.43%
Born in Rockfish
93.09%
Native Born
6.91%
Foreign Born
5.1%
Non Citizen
1.81%
Naturalized
93.09% of Rockfish residents were born in the United States, with 51.43% having been born in North Carolina. 5.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,614 | 22 | 0.61% |
| 2023 | 3,592 | 23 | 0.64% |
| 2022 | 3,569 | 349 | 10.84% |
| 2021 | 3,220 | -480 | -12.97% |
| 2020 | 3,700 | 177 | 5.02% |
| 2019 | 3,523 | -96 | -2.65% |
| 2018 | 3,619 | 143 | 4.11% |
| 2017 | 3,476 | -260 | -6.96% |
| 2016 | 3,736 | -74 | -1.94% |
| 2015 | 3,810 | 72 | 1.93% |
| 2014 | 3,738 | 144 | 4.01% |
| 2013 | 3,594 | 139 | 4.02% |
| 2012 | 3,455 | 200 | 6.14% |
| 2011 | 3,255 | -43 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 3,298 | 0 | 0% |