South Rockwood, MI

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    2024 Population
    1,924
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.3
    0.512% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.5%
    18.9% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $78,203
    0.179% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $226,500
    3.99% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    965
    2.23% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in South Rockwood, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.2% of the residents in South Rockwood, MI are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in South Rockwood, MI was $226,500, and the homeownership rate was 63%.

    Most people in South Rockwood, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in South Rockwood, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    South Rockwood, MI is home to a population of 1.92k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.56% of South Rockwood, MI residents were born outside of the country (30 people).

    In 2024, there were 36.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.73k people) in South Rockwood, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47 Other (Non-Hispanic) and 39 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.2% of South Rockwood, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South Rockwood, MI was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Rockwood, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.73k ± 400
    2. Other (Non-Hispanic)
      47 ± 52
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      39 ± 53
    2.65%
    Hispanic Population
    51 people

    In 2024, there were 36.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.73k people) in South Rockwood, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47 Other (Non-Hispanic) and 39 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.65% of the people in South Rockwood, MI are hispanic (51 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in South Rockwood, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.56%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    30 people
    1.64%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    31 people

    As of 2024, 1.56% of South Rockwood, MI residents (30 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Rockwood, MI was 1.64%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      63 ± 31
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      35 ± 34
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      10 ± 19

    South Rockwood, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in South Rockwood, MI.

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    Health

    97.1% of the population of South Rockwood, MI has health coverage, with 58.3% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 16.5% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.3% were men and 45.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.3% were men and 45.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    2.86%
    Uninsured
    58.3%
    Employer Coverage
    10.4%
    Medicaid
    16.5%
    Medicare
    10.9%
    Non-Group
    1.04%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Rockwood, MI declined by 23.9% from 3.75% to 2.86%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Rockwood, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of South Rockwood, MI employs 965 people. In 2024, the largest industries in South Rockwood, MI were Manufacturing (266 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (128 people), and Finance & Insurance (82 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($85,938), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($85,625), and Wholesale Trade ($80,208).

    Employment

    Occupations

    965
    2024 Value
    ± 167
    −2.23%
    1 Year decline
    ± 24.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Rockwood, MI declined at a rate of −2.23%, from 987 employees to 965 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Rockwood, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (132 people), Production Occupations (117 people), and Management Occupations (73 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Rockwood, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    965
    2024 Value
    ± 167
    −2.23%
    1 Year decline
    ± 24.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Rockwood, MI declined at a rate of −2.23%, from 987 employees to 965 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Rockwood, MI, are Manufacturing (266 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (128 people), and Finance & Insurance (82 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Rockwood, MI, though some of these residents may live in South Rockwood, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $73,490
    Median earning men ± $16,468
    $44,000
    Median earning women ± $19,588

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($93,250), Public Administration ($82,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($81,250).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($175,341), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($95,563), and Manufacturing ($61,250).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.16%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in South Rockwood, MI was $226,500 in 2024, which is 0.681 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $217,800 to $226,500, a 3.99% increase. The homeownership rate in South Rockwood, MI is 63%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in South Rockwood, MI have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Rockwood, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $226,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,905
    $516
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$112

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Rockwood, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    63%
    Homeownership
    2024
    70.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 63% of the housing units in South Rockwood, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.4%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $78,203
    Median Household Income
    ± $13,436
    819
    Number of Households
    ± 139

    In 2024, the median household income of the 819 households in South Rockwood, MI grew to $78,203 from the previous year's value of $78,063.

    The following chart displays the households in South Rockwood, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for South Rockwood, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (85.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (8.13%)
    3. Carpooled (5%)

    In 2024, 85.2% of workers in South Rockwood, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.13%) and those who carpooled to work (5%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    27.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in South Rockwood, MI have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.2% of the workforce in South Rockwood, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in South Rockwood, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in South Rockwood, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Rockwood, MI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Rockwood, MI (220 out of 1.92k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 12 - 14.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Rockwood, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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