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Rockwood, MI


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Rockwood, Michigan

Rockwood, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 11 miles S of Taylor, Michigan (center to center) and 20 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. Part of the surrounding Detroit metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Rockwood is home to some 3,442 residents.

The People and Families of Rockwood

In Rockwood, about 57% of adults are married.

The people of Rockwood are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rockwood had a median family income of $59,677. More so than most places, the people in Rockwood generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Rockwood are poor than in most places in Michigan. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($6,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Rockwood. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Rockwood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Rockwood was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Rockwood, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Rockwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Rockwood Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Rockwood Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Rockwood Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Rockwood People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Rockwood Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Rockwood, MI

Comparing Rockwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women108
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity66
Age of the Population46
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime55

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