City · California
Rocklin, California
Rocklin, city, in Placer County, California. Rocklin had 76,821 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 71,601 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 73,327 (±76). GEOID 0662364.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
76,821
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 71,601 · ACS 2020-2024: 73,327 ±76
Median household income
$124,168
±$4,905 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$703,400
±$13,589 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,258
±$51 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Rocklin and what county is it in?
Rocklin is a city in Placer County, California. It covers 19.8 square miles of land, 3,609 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rocklin is in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rocklin, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 76,821 people lived in Rocklin on July 1, 2025, up 7.3% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 71,601 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 73,327 (±76).
| Measure | Rocklin | Placer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 73,327 ±76 | 419,156 | +8,492 |
| Households | 25,951 ±510 | 157,954 | +3,591 |
| Average household size | 2.78 ±0.05 | 2.62 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 26,993 ±537 | 179,266 | +3,847 |
Rocklin's population since 2000
From 36,330 in 2000 to 76,821 in 2025: up 111.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rocklin as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Rocklin?
The median resident of Rocklin is 38.4 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.0%. 14.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rocklin | Placer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 ±0.6 | 42.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.6% ±0.9 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.3% ±0.8 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±1.1 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.0% ±1.4 pts | 15.7% | +3.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.5% ±1.6 pts | 65.5% | −9.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 11.3% ±1.3 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.2% ±1.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.3% ±1.5 pts | 12.7% | +2.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.1% ±1.8 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±0.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6% ±0.9 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6% ±0.6 pts | 3.2% | −1.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.9% ±0.7 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.0% ±2.2 pts | 43.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.6% ±1.6 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.0% ±1.5 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Rocklin earn?
Half of Rocklin's 25,951 households earn less than $124,168 a year (±$4,905), against $115,998 in Placer County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $121,305 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rocklin | Placer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,168 ±$4,905 | $115,998 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $160,688 ±$6,676 | $150,239 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,054 ±$2,412 | $57,862 | +$7,125 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6% ±1.1 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.9% ±1.5 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.2% ±1.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±0.7 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.5% ±1.0 pts | 94.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Rocklin?
Owners occupy 68.3% of Rocklin's occupied homes and renters 31.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $703,400 by its owner (±$13,589). The median renter pays $2,258 a month including utilities, and 47.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rocklin | Placer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $703,400 ±$13,589 | $688,100 | +$110,329 |
| Median gross rent | $2,258 ±$51 | $2,069 | +$197 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.4% ±4.3 pts | 48.2% | +9.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,063 ±$109 | $2,984 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.3% ±1.9 pts | 74.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.7% ±1.9 pts | 25.2% | – |
| Housing units | 26,993 ±537 | 179,266 | +3,847 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6% ±1.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.7% ±1.8 pts | 78.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% ±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8% ±0.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.2% ±1.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Rocklin building?
Builders took permits for 301 new housing units in Rocklin in 2025 (191 in single-family houses), 3.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Rocklin work and get to work?
67.9% of Rocklin's workers drive alone and 23.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Rocklin | Placer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.8% ±1.7 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% ±1.1 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.9% ±2.0 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4% ±1.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.7% ±1.9 pts | 22.7% | +13.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 min ±1.4 | 27.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Rocklin?
14 census tracts lie mostly in Rocklin, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $70,163 (Tract 211.29) to $181,250 (Tract 213.23).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 213.23Placer County | 11,540 | $181,250 |
| Tract 213.24Placer County | 7,680 | $173,370 |
| Tract 211.09Placer County | 6,383 | $138,750 |
| Tract 211.23Placer County | 6,966 | $147,431 |
| Tract 229Placer County | 5,314 | $121,618 |
| Tract 211.03Placer County | 5,239 | $102,188 |
| Tract 211.31Placer County | 5,144 | $105,055 |
| Tract 211.22Placer County | 3,611 | $144,940 |
| Tract 211.28Placer County | 3,496 | $97,417 |
| Tract 230Placer County | 3,902 | $168,571 |
| Tract 211.29Placer County | 3,246 | $70,163 |
| Tract 211.08Placer County | 2,827 | $82,774 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Rocklin) · Census block assignment files
How does Rocklin compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rocklin is the 498th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 115th-most populous of 483 in California.
Rocklin ranks 259th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 115th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 35th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 367th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 259th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 283rd | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 435th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 295th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 731st | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 251st | 988 |
| Median age | 604th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 483rd | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 215th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 651st | 1,069 |
Rocklin's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Rocklin with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Rocklin?
3 of the 57 figures for Rocklin on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Rocklin are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Rocklin.