Rockvale is a CDP located in Rutherford County Tennessee. Rockvale has a 2024 population of 1,903. Rockvale is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 19.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,592 in 2020.
The average household income in Rockvale is $74,490 with a poverty rate of 13%. The median age in Rockvale is 42.3 years: 38.6 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockvale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,474 | 90.37% |
| Other race | 74 | 4.54% |
| Asian | 29 | 1.78% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 1.72% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 594 | 2.75 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Married | 476 | 2.75 | 97.9 | 2.1 |
| Male | 45 | 3.13 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Non Family | 43 | 1.35 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 30 | 4.13 | 100 | 0 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
94.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 78 | 7.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 243 | 23.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 57 | 5.51% |
| High School Graduate | 441 | 42.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 1.74% |
| Some College | 197 | 19.05% |
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 | 944 | 944 | 259 |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Other Race | 28 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,194 | $81,983 | $57,426 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $2,499 | $75,640 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,363 | $75,625 | $0 |
| Some College | $56,607 | $57,574 | $54,191 |
$55,363
Average Earnings
$75,625
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.55% of Rockvale residents speak only English, while 6.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,434 | 212 | 14.78% |
13%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.44%
Male Poverty Rate
18.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockvale is White, with 14.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockvale is White, with 14.78% 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 40.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.64% |
| Some College | 16.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,169 | $72,966 |
| Households | $77,177 | $74,490 |
| Married Families | $75,726 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $77,877 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
73.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
74.4%
Male Marriage Rate
72.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
139
Number of Veterans
122
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 46 |
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 46 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 12.62% |
| Black | 12 | 46.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
52.3%
Born in Rockvale
96.51%
Native Born
3.49%
Foreign Born
1.72%
Non Citizen
1.78%
Naturalized
96.51% of Rockvale residents were born in the United States, with 52.3% having been born in Tennessee. 1.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,903 | 136 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 1,767 | 136 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 1,631 | 71 | 4.55% |
| 2021 | 1,560 | -32 | -2.01% |
| 2020 | 1,592 | 125 | 8.52% |
| 2019 | 1,467 | 127 | 9.48% |
| 2018 | 1,340 | 354 | 35.9% |
| 2017 | 986 | 164 | 19.95% |
| 2016 | 822 | 69 | 9.16% |
| 2015 | 753 | 0 | 0% |