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Population and households in Rocky Ford
Household size in Rocky Ford
| Period | Rocky Ford | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.34 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Rocky Ford average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.27, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Rocky Ford
| Period | Rocky Ford | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.4 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 41.4, the median age in Rocky Ford is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Colorado as a whole, where the median age is 39.1.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Rocky Ford
| Period | Rocky Ford | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Rocky Ford: 18.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Rocky Ford
Renters in Rocky Ford
| Period | Rocky Ford | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Rocky Ford is about as common as it is nationally: 36.6% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 53.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Rocky Ford
| Period | Rocky Ford | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Rocky Ford: 20.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Rocky Ford
| Period | Rocky Ford | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Rocky Ford is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Rocky Ford
| Period | Rocky Ford | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $508 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $543 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $705 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $854 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$346 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Rocky Ford costs $854 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 36.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Rocky Ford
Bachelor's degrees in Rocky Ford
| Period | Rocky Ford | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Rocky Ford: 16.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Rocky Ford
| Period | Rocky Ford | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.9% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.5% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Rocky Ford have finished high school as nationally: 90.6%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Colorado overall (92.8%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Rocky Ford
| Period | Rocky Ford | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Rocky Ford: 8.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Rocky Ford compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ford | 2.62 | 41.4 | 18.3% | 36.6% | 20.6% | 1955 | $854 | 16.3% | 90.6% | 8.7% |
| Vroman | 3.13 | 33.1 | 11.8% | 29.5% | 14.6% | 1954 | $821 | 8.6% | 86.4% | 0.6% |
| Roberta | 2.40 | 38.4 | 19.0% | 31.5% | 13.8% | 1969 | $971 | 27.0% | 96.8% | 6.1% |
| Swink | 2.44 | 38.6 | 11.0% | 13.4% | 8.4% | 1968 | $740 | 23.8% | 93.4% | 4.1% |
| La Junta Gardens | 2.03 | 49.6 | 4.7% | 27.1% | 10.5% | 1975 | $1,003 | 21.5% | 88.9% | 3.9% |
| La Junta | 2.44 | 39.6 | 11.9% | 31.7% | 12.1% | 1959 | $885 | 20.6% | 84.8% | 7.8% |
| Crowley | 2.99 | 39.4 | 6.4% | 21.7% | 12.1% | 1959 | $1,034 | 7.1% | 81.0% | 1.1% |
| Cheraw | 2.58 | 40.5 | 9.3% | 19.8% | 9.6% | 1966 | $964 | 23.0% | 96.8% | 2.1% |
| North La Junta | 2.80 | 35.9 | 13.8% | 20.5% | 8.1% | 1966 | $932 | 24.5% | 97.1% | 2.5% |
| Manzanola | 3.85 | 40.2 | 7.0% | 24.8% | 15.7% | 1948 | $1,009 | 9.6% | 76.9% | 5.9% |
| Timpas | 3.15 | 28.4 | 23.3% | 27.1% | 8.7% | 1960 | $835 | 30.7% | 96.1% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Rocky Ford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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