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.
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.
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.
