Rockledge, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Rockledge | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,591 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1780.6 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.90% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.8 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,109 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Rockledge grew by 17.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 25,201 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Rockledge has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Rockledge | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,736 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.82% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Rockledge is about 18% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Rockledge | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $244,860 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,678 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.1% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Rockledge is about 12.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,678 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Rockledge spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 183 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Rockledge | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.0 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.0 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 183 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,687 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,701 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,766 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Rockledge is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Rockledge has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Rockledge | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Rockledge has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Rockledge | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.1% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rockledge, Florida.
What is the population of Rockledge, Florida?
The population of Rockledge, Florida is 26,591, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Rockledge, Florida?
The population density of Rockledge, Florida is 1780.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Rockledge, Florida?
The median household income in Rockledge, Florida is $84,736, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Rockledge, Florida?
The median home price in Rockledge, Florida is $244,860, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockledge, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Rockledge, Florida is 4.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.