Rockledge, FL Demographics

A map of Rockledge's Population by Race

Rockledge, Florida has an estimated population of 29,133, an increase from the 27,678 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.0% White, 14.4% Black, 9.9% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rockledge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rockledge is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rockledge, that probability was 50.6% in 2020 and 50.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rockledge is ranked the 148th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rockledge was ranked the 145th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rockledge's White Population

19,804 residents of Rockledge, or 68.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rockledge is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Rockledge ranks 481st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockledge's White population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Rockledge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 68.0%.

Rockledge is more White than neighboring Cocoa West (46.2% White), Tropical Park (32.5% White), and Cocoa (50.8% White). Rockledge is less White than neighboring Viera East (80% White), and Merritt Island (82.7% White).

Rockledge's Black Population

4,207 residents of Rockledge, or 14.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rockledge is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Rockledge ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockledge's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. Black residents' share of Rockledge's population has increased from 13.3% to 14.4%.

Rockledge is more Black than neighboring Viera East (4.6% Black), and Merritt Island (2.7% Black). Rockledge is less Black than neighboring Cocoa West (33.8% Black), Tropical Park (26.9% Black), and Cocoa (22.4% Black).

Rockledge's Asian Population

427 residents of Rockledge, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rockledge is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Rockledge ranks 271st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockledge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. Asian residents' share of Rockledge's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.5%.

Rockledge is more Asian than neighboring Cocoa West (0% Asian), and Cocoa (1.3% Asian). Rockledge is less Asian than neighboring Viera East (2.6% Asian), Merritt Island (3.2% Asian), and Tropical Park (1.7% Asian).

Rockledge's Hispanic Population

2,888 residents of Rockledge, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rockledge is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Rockledge ranks 531st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockledge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Rockledge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.9%.

Rockledge is more Hispanic than neighboring Viera East (9.5% Hispanic), and Merritt Island (6.6% Hispanic). Rockledge is less Hispanic than neighboring Cocoa West (15.5% Hispanic), Tropical Park (33.8% Hispanic), and Cocoa (20.9% Hispanic).

Rockledge's Native American/Other Population

519 residents of Rockledge, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rockledge is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Rockledge ranks 390th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockledge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 125.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rockledge's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.8%.

Rockledge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cocoa West (0.2% Native American/Other), Viera East (0.6% Native American/Other), Merritt Island (0.6% Native American/Other), Tropical Park (0% Native American/Other), and Cocoa (0.6% Native American/Other).

Rockledge's Multiracial Population

1,288 residents of Rockledge, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rockledge is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Rockledge ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockledge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Rockledge's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.4%.

Rockledge is more Multiracial than neighboring Cocoa West (4.3% Multiracial), Viera East (2.8% Multiracial), Merritt Island (4.3% Multiracial), and Cocoa (3.9% Multiracial). Rockledge is less Multiracial than neighboring Tropical Park (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.