Rockledge, FL Demographics

A map of Rockledge's Population by Race

Rockledge, Florida had a population of 27,678 in 2020. It was 68.0% White, 13.3% Black, 2.3% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rockledge, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Rockledge is the 145th most populous. 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).

Rockledge's White Population

18,820 residents of Rockledge identify as White, or 68.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Rockledge larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Rockledge is ranked #481 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rockledge is more White than neighboring Cocoa West (39.8% White), Tropical Park (39.6% White), and Cocoa (49.6% White). Rockledge is less White than neighboring Viera East (74.4% White), and Merritt Island (80.5% White).

Rockledge's Black Population

3,684 residents of Rockledge identify as Black, or 13.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rockledge roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Rockledge is ranked #272 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rockledge is more Black than neighboring Viera East (5.4% Black), and Merritt Island (2.5% Black). Rockledge is less Black than neighboring Cocoa West (38.1% Black), Tropical Park (40.3% Black), and Cocoa (26.3% Black).

Rockledge's Asian Population

634 residents of Rockledge identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rockledge roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Rockledge is ranked #262 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rockledge is more Asian than neighboring Cocoa West (0.4% Asian), Tropical Park (1.7% Asian), and Cocoa (1.3% Asian). Rockledge is less Asian than neighboring Viera East (3.7% Asian), and Merritt Island (3% Asian).

Rockledge's Hispanic Population

2,833 residents of Rockledge identify as Hispanic, or 10.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rockledge less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Rockledge is ranked #531 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rockledge is more Hispanic than neighboring Merritt Island (8.1% Hispanic). Rockledge is less Hispanic than neighboring Cocoa West (16.5% Hispanic), Viera East (10.8% Hispanic), Tropical Park (12.9% Hispanic), and Cocoa (16.9% Hispanic).

Rockledge's Native American/Other Population

230 residents of Rockledge identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rockledge roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Rockledge is ranked #370 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rockledge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cocoa West (0.7% Native American/Other), Viera East (0.7% Native American/Other), and Tropical Park (0.6% Native American/Other). Rockledge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Merritt Island (0.9% Native American/Other).

Rockledge's Multiracial Population

1,477 residents of Rockledge identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rockledge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Rockledge is ranked #123 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rockledge is more Multiracial than neighboring Cocoa West (4.4% Multiracial), Viera East (5.1% Multiracial), Merritt Island (5.1% Multiracial), Tropical Park (4.8% Multiracial), and Cocoa (5.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.