As of 2026 the population of Rooks County is 4,772. The population is expected to shrink to 4,672 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.42%.
The median age of Rooks County residents is 44.
The diversity index of Rooks County is 19.7, 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 $83,717 and projected to be $90,457 in 2031. Per capita income is $36,818, projected to be $40,069 in 2031. 1.57% of households – 75 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $821,080 and the average disposable income is $65,776.
There are 2,617 housing units in Rooks County; 1,593 are owner-occupied, 484 are rented, and 540 are vacant. The average home value is $157,968, with 113 homes built in 2010 or later, and 783 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 330 businesses in Rooks County, employing 2,100 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,330 age 16 and above. 388 workers commute into Rooks County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,909 residents both live and work in/around Rooks County. The average travel time is 14.1 minutes. 28.44% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.47% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,909 drive alone, 197 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 89 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 135 residents work from home.
1,162 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 509 have associates degrees, 614 have bachelor’s degrees, and 186 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
