Rockwood, Michigan
Rockwood: City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States
About
Rockwood is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,289 and a population density of 479 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,146 inhabitants.
The city was created 164 years ago in 1860.
Quick Facts about Rockwood
| Population : | 3,146 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Postal code : | 48173 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 734 |
| Area : | 6.86 km2 |
| Altitude : | 584 feet / 178 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1861 (164 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 10:06:01 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 459 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rockwood is located at 42°4'15"N 83°14'48"W (42.0708800, -83.2466000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Rockwood
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rockwood decreased by 4.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,289 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,263 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,255 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,229 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,225 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,209 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,198 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,186 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,172 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,158 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,146 | -0.38% | estimation process |
Schools in Rockwood
College & universities near Rockwood, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169761 | Dorsey School of Business-Woodhaven | Woodhaven (MI) | 48183 |
| 169576 | Detroit Business Institute-Downriver | Riverview (MI) | 48193 |
| 367158 | Ross Medical Education Center-Taylor | Taylor (MI) | 48180 |
| 261719 | Taylortown School of Beauty Inc | Taylor (MI) | 48180-1866 |
| 170611 | Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe | Monroe (MI) | 48161 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rockwood, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFV | Greenfield Village, Michigan | 20900 Oakwood Blvd. | RAIL |
| DER | John D. Dingell Transit Center | 16121 Michigan Ave. | RAIL |
| DET | Detroit | 11 West Baltimore Ave. | RAIL |
| ROY | Royal Oak station | 202 South Sherman Ave. | RAIL |
| ARB | Ann Arbor station | 325 Depot Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Rockwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Post Office | Rockwood (MI) | 48173 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Rockwood , Tennessee city in Tennessee, United States with a population of 5,459 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 Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Dearborn | 93,367 | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Livonia | 93,189 | The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Canton | 86,825 | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Westland | 81,116 | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Taylor | 60,576 | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Dearborn Heights | 55,027 | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Redford | 49,936 | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Lincoln Park | 36,066 | City in Wayne County in the U. |
| Northville | 29,359 | City in Michigan |
| Southgate | 29,135 | City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan |
| Allen Park | 26,751 | City in Michigan, USA |
| Garden City | 26,408 | City in Wayne County of the U. |
| Wyandotte | 25,156 | Town in Michigan, USA |
| Inkster | 24,115 | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Romulus | 23,528 | City in Wayne County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Rockwood distances to largest Michigan cities
