Rock County Summary

Life in Rock County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Rock County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rock County:

  • The population in Rock County is 9,628.

  • The median home value in Rock County is $264,339.

  • The median income in Rock County is $70,698.

  • The median rent in Rock County is $745.

  • The unemployment rate in Rock County is 2.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Rock County is 9.5%.

  • The average high in Rock County is 65.5° and there are 68.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Rock County

List Of Cities & Towns in Rock County

Luverne, MN Population 4,907

Hills, MN Population 834

Jasper, MN Population 742

Beaver Creek, MN Population 248

Hardwick, MN Population 199

Magnolia, MN Population 191

Steen, MN Population 105

Kenneth, MN Population 48

Map Of Rock County

Rock County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Rock County is 65.5°.

  • There are 69.89 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 68.5 inches of rain each year with 12.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:17 hours of sun each day in Rock County.

StatRock County
Mean High65.5
Nice Days69.89
Rainfall68.5
Snowfall12.3
Sunny Hours5:17
65.5°
Average High
68.5
Inches of Rain

Rock County Photos

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Rock County Demographics

Population over time in Rock County

The current population in Rock County is 9,628. The population has increased 3.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 9,718 3.5%
2022 9,386 -0.2%
2021 9,402 -

Gender in Rock County

  • Rock County is 51.0% female with 4,914 female residents.

  • Rock County is 49.0% male with 4,714 male residents.

Female
51.0% (4,914)
Male
49.0% (4,714)
Gender Rock County MN USA
Female 51.0% 49.9% 50.5%
Male 49.0% 50.1% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Rock County

Rock County is:

  • 92.0% White with 8,853 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 17 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 51 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 59 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 286 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.8% Hispanic with 362 Hispanic residents.

White
92.0% (8,853)
African American
0.2% (17)
American Indian
0.5% (51)
Asian
0.6% (59)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.0% (286)
Hispanic
3.8% (362)

Table: Rock County By Race

Race Rock County MN USA
White 92.0% 76.7% 58.2%
African American 0.2% 6.7% 12.0%
American Indian 0.5% 0.7% 0.5%
Asian 0.6% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.0% 4.1% 3.9%
Hispanic 3.8% 6.2% 19.0%

Household Income For Rock County, Minnesota

  • 5.9% of households in Rock County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.2% of households in Rock County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Rock County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Rock County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Rock County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Rock County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Rock County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Rock County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Rock County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Rock County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.9% (569)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.2% (216)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.1% (591)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.9% (659)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.9% (1,141)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.4% (1,771)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.2% (1,275)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.1% (1,747)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.9% (956)
$200,000 or more
7.3% (698)
Income Rock County MN USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 3.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.2% 2.8% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 5.4% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.9% 5.8% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.9% 9.6% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.4% 15.7% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 13.5% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.1% 19.7% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.9% 10.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 7.3% 13.1% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rock County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Rock County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Rock County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Rock County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Rock County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Rock County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Rock County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Rock County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Rock County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Rock County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (192)
9-12th Grade
4% (385)
High School / GED
34% (3,273)
Some College
21% (2,021)
Associate's Degree
12% (1,155)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (1,829)
Master's Degree
6% (577)
Professional Degree
1% (96)
Doctorate Degree
1% (96)
Education Rock County MN USA
< 9th Grade 1% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 4% 3% 6%
High School / GED 34% 24% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 12% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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