Rooks County

Rooks County

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Rooks County is 4,747. The population is expected to shrink to 4,587 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.68%.

The median age of Rooks County residents is 45.

The diversity index of Rooks County is 17.5, meaning that there is a 18% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Rooks County is $85,904 and projected to be $95,896 in 2029. Per capita income is $37,827, projected to be $43,296 in 2029. 1.6% of households – 76 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $867,971 and the average disposable income is $68,595.

There are 2,612 housing units in Rooks County; 1,613 are owner-occupied, 474 are rented, and 525 are vacant. The average home value is $148,326, with 99 homes built in 2010 or later, and 734 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 349 businesses in Rooks County, employing 2,225 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,412 age 16 and above. 464 workers commute into Rooks County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

1,920 residents both live and work in/around Rooks County. The average travel time is 16.9 minutes. 30.16% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.38% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,036 drive alone, 161 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 66 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 149 residents work from home.

1,100 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 536 have associates degrees, 585 have bachelor’s degrees, and 220 hold a graduate or professional degree.