Rocklin, California Income Statistics
Rocklin Wealth Score
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Rocklin Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Rocklin | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $121,140 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $91,434 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 23.9% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 25.8% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Rocklin is about 22% higher than in California. Income has been growing slower in Rocklin (4.8%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 24% of adults in Rocklin earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Rocklin, California grew by 62.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $121,140 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.8% per year.
Rocklin has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. The gap has widened from 46% in 2009, the closest it has been, to 51% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Rocklin
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 13,829 households (59.1% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 12.5% of households in Rocklin had an income under $35,000 and 40.1% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Rocklin has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (25.8% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $50,000 to $74,999 (9.6% vs 15.5%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 769 | 3.3% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 276 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,003 | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 882 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,556 | 6.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,249 | 9.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,817 | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,463 | 19.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,334 | 14.3% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 6,032 | 25.8% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 23,380 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 12,580 residents (23.9% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 28.1% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 14.8% of Rocklin residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 22.8% had some income but less than $25,000, and 33.5% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Rocklin has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (23.9% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (9.6% vs 12.6%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 7,779 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 5,308 | 10.1% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,465 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4,186 | 8.0% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,768 | 7.2% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5,064 | 9.6% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,405 | 12.2% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,003 | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 12,580 | 23.9% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 52,558 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 14.8% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Rocklin
| Metric | Rocklin | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.549 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $107,330 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $80,522 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 25.0% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Rocklin, it is 0.549, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and about the same as the US's 0.552, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there.
Men's income is about 33% more than women's income in Rocklin, California. Over a 35-year career, a 33% wage gap accumulates to roughly $938,280 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Rocklin, California has narrowed from about 28% to 25% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 32% in 2011, and was narrowest at 25% in 2017. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $8,027 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Rocklin | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 24.1% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,452 people are unemployed in Rocklin, California.
The average commute time in Rocklin is 20 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Rocklin, California has fallen from 7.3% to 4.5% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 9.4% in 2013 and fell as low as 4.4% in 2019.
Rocklin has been below the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but briefly rose above it in 2015 (0.2 points higher). In 2024 its rate was 0.8 points lower.
Rocklin, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Rocklin, CA is the 2nd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 65,025 residents against a local median of 43,132. There is no headline here. Every measure below sits within 15% of the median across the nearest cities, which makes Rocklin, CA an unremarkable member of its own neighbourhood rather than an outlier in it.
The largest of those small differences is unemployment, 13% below the local median at 4.5% against 5.2%. Rocklin, CA has the 2nd lowest unemployment of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocklin, CA | 65,025 | $121,140 #2/4 | 4.8%/yr #3/4 | 4.5% #2/4 | 0.549 #4/4 |
| Roseville, CA | 133,239 | $112,315 | 4.7%/yr | 5.4% | 0.527 |
| Lincoln, CA | 43,132 | $110,692 | 5.2%/yr | 4.4% | 0.525 |
| Granite Bay, CA | 20,314 | $178,780 | 5.1%/yr | 5.2% | 0.538 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rocklin, California has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Rocklin, California.
How Rich Is Rocklin, California?
Rocklin has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $121,140, about 22% higher than the California average of $99,161.
Are incomes growing in Rocklin, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Rocklin, California rose 63%, from $74,514 to $121,140. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +63% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Rocklin in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Rocklin, California was $117,295, up 2% from $114,592 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Rocklin in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Rocklin, California was $99,049. By 2024 it had risen 22% to $121,140.
Is Rocklin, California a high-income area?
Yes. 24% of adults in Rocklin, California earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 4), against 18% (about 1 in 6) in California. 26% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 20% in California.
Is it hard to find a job in Rocklin, California?
Unemployment in Rocklin, California is only 4.5%, well below the California rate of 6.6%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Rocklin, California?
The Gini coefficient in Rocklin is 0.549. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is almost the same as the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed about as equally as in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Rocklin, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Rocklin, California has narrowed from about 28% to 25% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 32% in 2011, and was narrowest at 25% in 2017. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $8,027 since 2009.
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