Rockwood is a city located in Roane County Tennessee. Rockwood has a 2024 population of 5,697. Rockwood is currently growing at a rate of 1.1% annually and its population has increased by 4.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,449 in 2020.
The average household income in Rockwood is $70,125 with a poverty rate of 18.72%. The median age in Rockwood is 41.9 years: 38 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,083 | 92.25% |
| Two or more races | 227 | 4.12% |
| Asian | 70 | 1.27% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.76% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,312 | 2.3 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Non Family | 974 | 1.1 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Married | 910 | 2.9 | 71 | 29 |
| Female | 326 | 3.37 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Male | 102 | 4.98 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
55.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 329 | 8.25% |
| Associates Degree | 262 | 6.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 184 | 4.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 258 | 6.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,738 | 43.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 3.31% |
| Some College | 1,084 | 27.19% |
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 | 3,664 | 3,285 | 442 |
| 2+ Races | 132 | 105 | 0 |
| Asian | 70 | 30 | 0 |
| Black | 59 | 44 | 0 |
| Native American | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,837 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,917 | $26,917 | $21,534 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,167 | $47,821 | $23,860 |
| Some College | $38,396 | $61,117 | $28,447 |
$34,167
Average Earnings
$47,821
Average Male
$23,860
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.52% of Rockwood residents speak only English, while 2.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,954 | 896 | 18.09% |
| Multiple | 227 | 86 | 37.89% |
| Black | 34 | 31 | 91.18% |
18.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.87%
Male Poverty Rate
19.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockwood is Black, with 91.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockwood is White, with 18.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.06% |
| Some College | 17.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.73% |
| Male Employed | 4.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,457 | $97,010 |
| Households | $37,867 | $70,125 |
| Married Families | $78,095 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,797 | $28,036 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
250
Number of Veterans
237
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| Vietnam | 67 |
| Korea | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 103 |
| 65 to 74 | 67 |
| 75+ | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 250 | 6.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.2%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
61.8%
Born in Rockwood
98.73%
Native Born
1.27%
Foreign Born
1.2%
Non Citizen
0.07%
Naturalized
98.73% of Rockwood residents were born in the United States, with 61.8% having been born in Tennessee. 1.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,007 | 62 | 1.04% |
| 2028 | 5,945 | 62 | 1.05% |
| 2027 | 5,883 | 62 | 1.07% |
| 2026 | 5,821 | 62 | 1.08% |
| 2025 | 5,759 | 62 | 1.09% |
| 2024 | 5,697 | 62 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 5,635 | 66 | 1.19% |
| 2022 | 5,569 | 84 | 1.53% |
| 2021 | 5,485 | 36 | 0.66% |
| 2020 | 5,449 | 12 | 0.22% |
| 2019 | 5,437 | -12 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 5,449 | 28 | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 5,421 | 5 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 5,416 | 13 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 5,403 | -19 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 5,422 | -32 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 5,454 | -48 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 5,502 | -48 | -0.86% |
| 2011 | 5,550 | -13 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 5,563 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,774 | 426 | 7.97% |
| 1990 | 5,348 | -419 | -7.27% |
| 1980 | 5,767 | 508 | 9.66% |
| 1970 | 5,259 | -86 | -1.61% |
| 1960 | 5,345 | 1,070 | 25.03% |
| 1950 | 4,275 | 294 | 7.39% |
| 1940 | 3,981 | 83 | 2.13% |
| 1930 | 3,898 | -754 | -16.21% |
| 1920 | 4,652 | 992 | 27.1% |
| 1910 | 3,660 | 761 | 26.25% |
| 1900 | 2,899 | -3,108 | -51.74% |