Rockland, WI Demographics
A map of Rockland's Population by Race
Rockland, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 745, a slight decrease from the 765 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.8% White, 11.8% Asian, 9.1% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rockland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Rockland has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rockland, that probability was 14.6% in 2020 and 43.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Rockland is ranked the 455th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rockland was ranked the 441st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Rockland's White Population
550 residents of Rockland, or 73.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rockland is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Rockland ranks 317th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rockland's White population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. White residents' share of Rockland's population has decreased from 92.3% to 73.8%.
Rockland is less White than neighboring Bangor (95.8% White), Sparta (86.8% White), Melvina (100% White), West Salem (86.9% White), and St. Joseph (90.7% White).
Rockland's Black Population
0 residents of Rockland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rockland is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Rockland ranks 509th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rockland's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Rockland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Rockland is less Black than neighboring Bangor (0.4% Black), Sparta (2.6% Black), and West Salem (0.1% Black).
Rockland's Asian Population
88 residents of Rockland, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rockland is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Rockland ranks 196th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rockland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Asian residents' share of Rockland's population has increased from 1.0% to 11.8%.
Rockland is more Asian than neighboring Bangor (0.9% Asian), Sparta (0.7% Asian), Melvina (0% Asian), West Salem (5% Asian), and St. Joseph (2.2% Asian).
Rockland's Hispanic Population
68 residents of Rockland, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rockland is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Rockland ranks 385th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rockland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 183.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Rockland's population has increased from 3.1% to 9.1%.
Rockland is more Hispanic than neighboring Bangor (1.1% Hispanic), Sparta (6.2% Hispanic), Melvina (0% Hispanic), West Salem (2.9% Hispanic), and St. Joseph (0% Hispanic).
Rockland's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Rockland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rockland is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Rockland ranks 312th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rockland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rockland's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.
Rockland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sparta (0.6% Native American/Other), and St. Joseph (7.1% Native American/Other).
Rockland's Multiracial Population
39 residents of Rockland, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rockland is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Rockland ranks 561st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rockland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 105.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Rockland's population has increased from 2.5% to 5.2%.
Rockland is more Multiracial than neighboring Bangor (1.8% Multiracial), Sparta (3% Multiracial), Melvina (0% Multiracial), West Salem (5.1% Multiracial), and St. Joseph (0% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.