Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Rockledge, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

29,133

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68%19,804

Black

14.4%4,207

Hispanic/Latino

9.9%2,888

Two or More

4.4%1,288

Other

1.6%456

Asian

1.5%427

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%52

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%792

High School Diploma

22.2%5,032

Some College (<1 yr)

10.4%2,353

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%2,659

Associate's Degree

13.4%3,038

Bachelor's Degree

19.3%4,386

Master's Degree

9%2,040

Professional Degree

2.1%482

Doctorate

1.4%327

HS or Higher

93%

BA or Higher

31.9%

Graduate+

12.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$338,100

Median Renti

$1,820

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78%9,578

Renter-Occupied

22%2,697

Total Units

13,959

Homeownership

78%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%233

$50K–$100K

2.4%233

$100K–$150K

2.8%265

$150K–$200K

8%771

$200K–$300K

20.2%1,934

$300K–$500K

51.1%4,894

$500K–$1M

11.8%1,129

$1M+

1.2%119

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

117

$1,000–$1,250

229

$1,250–$1,500

198

$1,500–$2,000

1,136

$2,000+

909

Year Built

2020 or later

4.5%627

2010–2019

9.3%1,299

2000–2009

21.9%3,058

1990–1999

14.1%1,963

1980–1989

17.1%2,384

1970–1979

6.6%924

1960–1969

17.6%2,451

1950–1959

3.8%533

1940–1949

1.9%270

1939 or earlier

3.2%450

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71.6%8,791

Utility Gas

25.3%3,101

No Fuel

1.3%165

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%84

Solar

0.6%73

Fuel Oil

0.3%31

Wood

0.2%30

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,255

Mean Household Incomei

$102,947

Per Capita Incomei

$44,833

Poverty Ratei

8.9%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

15,744

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%527

$10K–$15K

2%245

$15K–$20K

2.7%332

$20K–$25K

2%245

$25K–$30K

3.3%403

$30K–$35K

3.6%438

$35K–$40K

3.5%426

$40K–$45K

3%364

$45K–$50K

1.4%175

$50K–$60K

9.5%1,169

$60K–$75K

9%1,099

$75K–$100K

14.8%1,819

$100K–$125K

12.3%1,514

$125K–$150K

9.4%1,150

$150K–$200K

10.6%1,305

$200K+

8.7%1,064

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

274

Residentsi

603

Avg. Tenant Renti

$516/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers231 homes79% occupied$547/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 841 homes91% occupied$341/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $84,255/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

70.9%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

21.5%

Low income$42K–$67K/yr

6.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $67K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

78.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

67.4% of subsidized households are minority

31.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

19.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,7826.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

132

India

120

United Kingdom

109

Mexico

106

China

Philippines

Germany

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,846

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,738

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,609(14.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.3%Insured

8.7%Uninsured