Rock County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27133 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 9,621 #2,515 / 3,222
22th
Median Household Income $71,295 -5.1% #1,104 / 3,222
66th
Median Age 41.2 years +5.9% #1,747 / 3,222
46th
Median Home Value $224,300 -20.4% #1,137 / 3,222
65th
Median Gross Rent $698 -40.0% #2,741 / 3,222
15th
Poverty Rate 10.6% -15.7% #927 / 3,222
71th

Demographics

Rock County has a population of 9,621, making it the #2,515 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.2%
Native Born
1.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Rock County is $71,295, ranking #1,104 out of 3,222 counties — 5.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.

Median Household Income
$71,295 −5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,104 of 3,222
66th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,826 −5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #975 of 3,222
70th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.6% −15.7% vs nat'l
Rank #927 of 3,222
71th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.6% −50.8% vs nat'l
Rank #491 of 3,222
85th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.3% −22.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,074 of 3,222
67th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.7 min −21.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,585 of 3,222
20th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Rock County is $224,300 (-20.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $698/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.6%.

Median Home Value
$224,300 −20.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,137 of 3,222
65th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$698 −40.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,741 of 3,222
15th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.6% +18.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,250 of 3,222
61th percentile
76.6% Homeownership

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Health

95.3% of residents in Rock County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.

95.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.3% +3.9% vs nat'l
Rank #488 of 3,222
85th percentile

About Rock County, Minnesota

Rock County, Minnesota has a total population of 9,621, making it the 2,515th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rock County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Rock County is $71,295, which ranks #1,104 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.

The median home value in Rock County is $224,300, 20.4% below the national median. Renters in Rock County pay a median gross rent of $698 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Rock County, 26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.7 min.

Rock County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.0%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).

All data for Rock County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.