Rock County, Nebraska's estimated 2024 population is 1,301 with a growth rate of 2.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rock County, Nebraska is the 80th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 1,524 and has seen a growth of -14.63% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,451 | 30 | 2.11% |
| 2028 | 1,421 | 30 | 2.16% |
| 2027 | 1,391 | 30 | 2.2% |
| 2026 | 1,361 | 30 | 2.25% |
| 2025 | 1,331 | 30 | 2.31% |
| 2024 | 1,301 | 30 | 2.36% |
| 2023 | 1,271 | 30 | 2.42% |
| 2022 | 1,241 | -34 | -2.67% |
| 2021 | 1,275 | 10 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 1,265 | -105 | -7.66% |
| 2019 | 1,370 | 16 | 1.18% |
| 2018 | 1,354 | -65 | -4.58% |
| 2017 | 1,419 | 14 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1,405 | -12 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 1,417 | -32 | -2.21% |
| 2014 | 1,449 | 9 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 1,440 | 14 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 1,426 | -54 | -3.65% |
| 2011 | 1,480 | -44 | -2.89% |
| 2010 | 1,524 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2,019 | -364 | -15.27% |
| 1980 | 2,383 | 152 | 6.81% |
| 1970 | 2,231 | -323 | -12.65% |
| 1960 | 2,554 | -472 | -15.6% |
| 1950 | 3,026 | -951 | -23.91% |
| 1940 | 3,977 | 611 | 18.15% |
| 1930 | 3,366 | -337 | -9.1% |
| 1920 | 3,703 | 76 | 2.1% |
| 1910 | 3,627 | 818 | 29.12% |
| 1900 | 2,809 | -274 | -8.89% |
| 1890 | 3,083 | 1,632 | 112.47% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,315 | 98.5% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.15% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 582 | 2.21 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Married | 354 | 2.82 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 189 | 1.06 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Female | 28 | 2.46 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
| Male | 11 | 1.36 | 100 | 0 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
75.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 4.36% |
| Associates Degree | 93 | 9.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 208 | 22.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 65 | 6.91% |
| High School Graduate | 322 | 34.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 1.38% |
| Some College | 198 | 21.06% |
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 | 927 | 874 | 273 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 1 | 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 29.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,563 | $28,750 | $41,406 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,125 | $0 | $64,792 |
| High School Graduate | $38,523 | $44,464 | $29,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $175,714 |
| Overall | $42,240 | $46,087 | $36,771 |
| Some College | $41,364 | $48,750 | $26,875 |
$42,240
Average Earnings
$46,087
Average Male
$36,771
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.41% of Rock County, Nebraska residents speak only English, while 1.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,239 | 132 | 10.65% |
10.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.35%
Male Poverty Rate
13.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rock County, Nebraska is White, with 10.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rock County, Nebraska is White, with 10.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.42% |
| Some College | 7.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.23% |
| Male Employed | 2.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,250 | $103,585 |
| Households | $57,500 | $84,098 |
| Married Families | $84,722 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,250 | $42,483 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.5%
Male Marriage Rate
61.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Korea | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 3.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
82.85%
Born in Rock County, Nebraska
99.48%
Native Born
0.52%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
99.48% of Rock County, Nebraska residents were born in the United States, with 82.85% having been born in Nebraska. 0.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.