As of 2025 the population of Rooks County is 4,886. The population is expected to shrink to 4,721 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.68%.
The median age of Rooks County residents is 45.
The diversity index of Rooks County is 20.0, meaning that there is a 20% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Rooks County is $77,699 and projected to be $82,299 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,485, projected to be $35,482 in 2030. 1.08% of households – 53 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $595,497 and the average disposable income is $60,576.
There are 2,633 housing units in Rooks County; 1,593 are owner-occupied, 508 are rented, and 532 are vacant. The average home value is $152,743, with 105 homes built in 2010 or later, and 806 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 336 businesses in Rooks County, employing 2,217 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,388 age 16 and above. 406 workers commute into Rooks County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,959 residents both live and work in/around Rooks County. The average travel time is 13.6 minutes. 30.07% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.97% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,019 drive alone, 174 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 67 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 128 residents work from home.
1,103 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 534 have associates degrees, 638 have bachelor’s degrees, and 221 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
