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Rockledge, Florida
Rockledge, city, in Brevard County, Florida. Rockledge had 31,343 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 27,678 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 29,133 (±55). GEOID 1261500.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,343
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,678 · ACS 2020-2024: 29,133 ±55
Median household income
$84,255
±$6,855 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$338,100
±$9,116 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,820
±$87 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Rockledge and what county is it in?
Rockledge is a city in Brevard County, Florida. It covers 13.2 square miles of land, 2,094 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rockledge is in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metropolitan statistical area (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 Rockledge, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 31,343 people lived in Rockledge on July 1, 2025, up 13.2% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 27,678 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 29,133 (±55).
| Measure | Rockledge | Brevard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 29,133 ±55 | 632,780 | +1,828 |
| Households | 12,275 ±635 | 257,695 | +1,394 |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.12 | 2.42 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 13,959 ±650 | 299,305 | +1,401 |
Rockledge's population since 2000
From 20,170 in 2000 to 31,343 in 2025: up 55.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rockledge 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 Rockledge?
The median resident of Rockledge is 49.0 years old; 13.5% are under 18 and 24.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.4%. 6.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rockledge | Brevard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0 ±3.1 | 46.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.5% ±2.2 pts | 18.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.8% ±2.5 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Male | 50.0% ±2.2 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.9% ±2.4 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.0% ±4.3 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.4% ±2.9 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.6 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.1% ±1.4 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.2% ±1.9 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.5% ±1.9 pts | 12.6% | – |
| With a disability | 14.9% ±2.0 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7% ±1.9 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0% ±2.5 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.9% ±2.8 pts | 34.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.5% ±1.7 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.9% ±2.8 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 Rockledge earn?
Half of Rockledge's 12,275 households earn less than $84,255 a year (±$6,855), against $78,476 in Brevard County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $84,013 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rockledge | Brevard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,255 ±$6,855 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $102,947 ±$6,029 | $105,193 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,833 ±$2,922 | $44,108 | +$3,697 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.0% ±2.4 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.0% ±7.3 pts | 13.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.8% ±2.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±2.1 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2% ±2.4 pts | 93.0% | – |
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 Rockledge?
Owners occupy 78.0% of Rockledge's occupied homes and renters 22.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $338,100 by its owner (±$9,116). The median renter pays $1,820 a month including utilities, and 44.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rockledge | Brevard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $338,100 ±$9,116 | $339,600 | +$86,054 |
| Median gross rent | $1,820 ±$87 | $1,556 | +$232 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.8% ±8.9 pts | 47.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,749 ±$118 | $1,805 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.0% ±3.1 pts | 76.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.0% ±3.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Housing units | 13,959 ±650 | 299,305 | +1,401 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.7% ±5.0 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.1% ±2.8 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% ±1.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.5% ±1.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.3% ±2.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.2% ±2.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±1.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 Rockledge building?
Builders took permits for 139 new housing units in Rockledge in 2025 (131 in single-family houses), 4.4 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
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 Rockledge work and get to work?
80.6% of Rockledge's workers drive alone and 12.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Rockledge | Brevard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.2% ±2.8 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±1.6 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.6% ±3.2 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±1.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.4% ±2.8 pts | 14.6% | +7.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.1 min ±1.4 | 25.4 min | −3.1 min |
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 Rockledge?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Rockledge, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $65,632 (Tract 629) to $96,023 (Tract 631.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 631.05Brevard County | 9,906 | $92,618 |
| Tract 629Brevard County | 6,205 | $65,632 |
| Tract 631.02Brevard County | 8,298 | $88,005 |
| Tract 630Brevard County | 4,958 | $79,605 |
| Tract 631.04Brevard County | 4,055 | $96,023 |
| Tract 628Brevard County | 4,019 | $85,496 |
| Tract 712.05Brevard County | 6,353 | $150,795 |
| Tract 625Brevard County | 4,321 | $51,753 |
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 Rockledge) · Census block assignment files
How does Rockledge compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rockledge is the 1,315th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 94th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Rockledge ranks 256th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 94th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 61st | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 361st | 770 |
| Median household income | 256th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 275th | 763 |
| Median home value | 374th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 224th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 454th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 353rd | 733 |
| Median age | 241st | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 294th | 760 |
| Work from home | 402nd | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 624th | 764 |
Rockledge's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Rockledge 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 Rockledge?
7 of the 57 figures for Rockledge 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 Rockledge 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 Rockledge.