Rockwood, Michigan
City in Michigan, United States
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Rockwood is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A Downriver suburb of Detroit, Rockwood is located roughly 23 miles (37.0 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, Rockwood had a population of 3,240.[4]
Rockwood, Michigan | |
|---|---|
| City of Rockwood | |
Rockwood City Hall and Fire Department | |
 Location within Wayne County | |
  Rockwood, Michigan Location within the state of Michigan  Rockwood, Michigan Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 42°04′20″N 83°14′40″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Wayne |
| Established | 1861 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Troy Cox |
| Area | |
| 2.70 sq mi (7.00 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.52 sq mi (6.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| 3,240 | |
| • Density | 1,284.8/sq mi (496.08/km2) |
| • Metro | 4,285,832 (Metro Detroit) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 48173 |
| Area code | 734 |
| FIPS code | 26-69180[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0636095[3] |
| Website | rockwoodmi |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.65 square miles (6.86 km2), of which 2.52 square miles (6.53 km2) is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2) is water.[5]
Demographics
Racial and ethnic composition
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[7] | Pop 2010[8] | Pop 2020[9] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 3,233 | 3,047 | 2,884 | 93.93% | 92.64% | 89.01% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 22 | 53 | 47 | 0.64% | 1.61% | 1.45% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 34 | 28 | 16 | 0.99% | 0.85% | 0.49% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 21 | 29 | 24 | 0.61% | 0.88% | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.06% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0.20% | 0.06% | 0.12% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 38 | 41 | 143 | 1.10% | 1.25% | 4.41% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 87 | 89 | 120 | 2.53% | 2.71% | 3.70% |
| Total | 3,442 | 3,289 | 3,240 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Rockwood had a population of 3,240. The median age was 42.7 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 104.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 102.7 males age 18 and over.[10][11]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[12]
There were 1,337 households in Rockwood, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 48.2% were married-couple households, 21.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 23.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10]
There were 1,390 housing units, of which 3.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.3%.[10]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,925 | 90.3% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 22 | 0.7% |
| Two or more races | 199 | 6.1% |
2010 census
As of the census[13] of 2010, there were 3,289 people, 1,295 households, and 900 families living in the city. The population density was 1,305.2 inhabitants per square mile (503.9/km2). There were 1,387 housing units at an average density of 550.4 per square mile (212.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.6% White, 1.7% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
There were 1,295 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.5% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.04.
The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 31.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
2000 census
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 3,442 people, 1,318 households, and 929 families living in the city. The population density was 1,272.9 inhabitants per square mile (491.5/km2). There were 1,353 housing units at an average density of 500.3 per square mile (193.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.64% White, 0.64% African American, 0.99% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.96% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.53% of the population.
There were 1,318 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $55,987, and the median income for a family was $59,677. Males had a median income of $51,977 versus $30,684 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,563. About 2.3% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Government
Rockwood uses a city council consisting of seven council members including the mayor. Mayor Troy Cox was elected to office in November 2025.[14]
Education
Rockwood is in the Gibraltar School District.[15][16]