Rockfish, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics
Updated: 2021-08-09
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Rockfish, North Carolina Info Snack

Population
3,523
Unemployment
6.7%
Poverty
10.3%
Median Home
$137,900
Median Income
$63,796
Median Rent
$1,158

Rockfish SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
9.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
6
Education
8
Commute
6

Rankings for Rockfish in North Carolina

Map Of Rockfish, NC

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Population over time in Rockfish

Year Population % Change
2019 3,523 -2.7%
2018 3,619 4.1%
2017 3,476 -7.0%
2016 3,736 -1.9%
2015 3,810 1.9%
2014 3,738 4.0%
2013 3,594 4.0%
2012 3,455 6.1%
2011 3,255 -0.5%
2010 3,270 -

Race / Ethnicity in Rockfish

White
50.9% (1,794)
African American
27.4% (964)
American Indian
2.3% (82)
Asian
4.9% (171)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
4.6% (163)
Hispanic
9.9% (349)
Race Rockfish NC USA
White 50.9% 63.1% 60.7%
African American 27.4% 21.1% 12.3%
American Indian 2.3% 1.1% 0.7%
Asian 4.9% 2.8% 5.5%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
Two Or More 4.6% 2.2% 2.4%
Hispanic 9.9% 9.4% 18.0%

Gender in Rockfish

Female
51.9% (1,828)
Male
48.1% (1,694)
Gender Rockfish NC USA
Female 51.9% 51.3% 50.8%
Male 48.1% 48.7% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rockfish for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (35)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (140)
High School / GED
28.0% (986)
Some College
41.0% (1,444)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (211)
Bachelor's Degree
17.0% (598)
Master's Degree
1.0% (35)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (70)
Education Rockfish NC USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 4.0% 6.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 8.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 28.0% 26.0% 27.0%
Some College 41.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 10.0% 8.0%
Bachelor's Degree 17.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 1.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Rockfish, North Carolina

Less than $10,000
6.0% (21,169)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.4% (8,624)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.0% (17,510)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.4% (19,078)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.9% (59,587)
$50,000 to $74,999
23.7% (83,632)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.4% (64,814)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.7% (55,144)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.9% (20,908)
$200,000 or more
0.5% (1,829)
Income Rockfish NC USA
Less than $10,000 6.0% 6.4% 6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.4% 5.0% 4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.0% 10.3% 8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.4% 10.3% 8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.9% 13.9% 12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 23.7% 18.0% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.4% 12.4% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.7% 13.1% 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.9% 5.1% 6.8%
$200,000 or more 0.5% 5.4% 7.7%

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