Rockwood, Tennessee
Rockwood: city in Tennessee, United States
About
Rockwood is a city located in the county of Roane in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,562 and a population density of 266 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,459 inhabitants.
The city was created 158 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Rockwood
| Population | 5,459 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Roane County |
| Postal code | 37854 |
| Phone Area Codes | 865 |
| Area | 20.89 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.8656,-84.6849 |
| Altitude | 892 feet / 272 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1868 (158 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:18:23 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 261 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.89% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Rockwood is located at 35°51'56"N 84°41'6"W (35.8656300, -84.6849400).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Rockwood decreased by 1.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,562 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,548 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,499 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,452 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,418 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,398 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,409 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,416 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,442 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,425 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,459 | 0.62% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 42,160 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 41,980 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 40,501 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 42,034 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 1.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 6.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 46.5% |
| White only, percent : | 82.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 10.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 78.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 643 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 15.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 25.4% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 25.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $312,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,859 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $699 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,054 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,468 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.41 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 125,973 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 396,502 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 299,442 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,132 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $34,005 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,084 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 44.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,942 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,055 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 450 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 168 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,472 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 109 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,550 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 9,223.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.56 |
Best Things to Do in Rockwood
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Where to Eat in Rockwood
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People born in Rockwood (3)
People born in Rockwood, including college basketball coach C. M. Newton, film producer Christian H. Cooper, martial artist Harold G. Long, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rockwood, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221397 | Roane State Community College | Harriman (TN) | 37748 |
Closest post offices linked to Rockwood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Post Office | Rockwood (TN) | 37854 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Rockwood, Michigan City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States with a population of 3,146 people.
- Rockwood, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 815 people.
- Rockwood, Illinois village in Randolph County, Illinois with a population of 43 people.
Other cities in Roane County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Roane County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harriman | 6,182 | City in Tennessee |
| Kingston | 5,956 | City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States |
| Oliver Springs | 3,439 | Town of the United States |
| Midtown | 1,360 | Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City |
Distance to Other Cities
Rockwood distances to largest Tennessee cities