South Rockwood, MI Demographics

A map of South Rockwood's Population by Race

South Rockwood, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,924, a large increase from the 1,587 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.8% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.7% Hispanic, 2.7% Native American/Other, 0.9% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Rockwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Rockwood has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Rockwood, that probability was 21.3% in 2020 and 19.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Rockwood is ranked the 318th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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). South Rockwood was ranked the 345th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Rockwood's White Population

1,727 residents of South Rockwood, or 89.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Rockwood is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. South Rockwood ranks 438th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Rockwood's White population has grown by an estimated 23.0%. White residents' share of South Rockwood's population has increased from 88.5% to 89.8%.

South Rockwood is more White than neighboring Rockwood (83.3% White), Flat Rock (78.3% White), Gibraltar (89.6% White), and Woodhaven (76.4% White). South Rockwood is less White than neighboring Estral Beach (96.8% White).

South Rockwood's Black Population

17 residents of South Rockwood, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Rockwood is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. South Rockwood ranks 154th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Rockwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.5%. Black residents' share of South Rockwood's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.9%.

South Rockwood is more Black than neighboring Rockwood (0.3% Black), and Estral Beach (0% Black). South Rockwood is less Black than neighboring Flat Rock (8% Black), Gibraltar (2.2% Black), and Woodhaven (7% Black).

South Rockwood's Asian Population

0 residents of South Rockwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Rockwood is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. South Rockwood ranks 455th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Rockwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Rockwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Rockwood is less Asian than neighboring Rockwood (1.4% Asian), Flat Rock (0.1% Asian), and Woodhaven (1.8% Asian).

South Rockwood's Hispanic Population

51 residents of South Rockwood, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Rockwood is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. South Rockwood ranks 406th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Rockwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of South Rockwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

South Rockwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Estral Beach (0.5% Hispanic). South Rockwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Rockwood (9.3% Hispanic), Flat Rock (7.4% Hispanic), Gibraltar (4.5% Hispanic), and Woodhaven (11.1% Hispanic).

South Rockwood's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of South Rockwood, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Rockwood is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Rockwood ranks 255th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Rockwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 240.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Rockwood's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.7%.

South Rockwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockwood (0% Native American/Other), Flat Rock (1.3% Native American/Other), Gibraltar (0% Native American/Other), Woodhaven (0.4% Native American/Other), and Estral Beach (0.3% Native American/Other).

South Rockwood's Multiracial Population

78 residents of South Rockwood, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Rockwood is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. South Rockwood ranks 257th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Rockwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Rockwood's population has decreased from 4.7% to 4.1%.

South Rockwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Gibraltar (3.8% Multiracial), Woodhaven (3.3% Multiracial), and Estral Beach (2.4% Multiracial). South Rockwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockwood (5.7% Multiracial), and Flat Rock (4.9% 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.