Rockwood, VA Demographics

A map of Rockwood's Population by Race

Rockwood, Virginia had a population of 8,685 in 2020. It was 60.1% White, 20.6% Black, 4.4% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rockwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rockwood is the 141st 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).

Rockwood's White Population

5,219 residents of Rockwood identify as White, or 60.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Rockwood roughly similar to the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rockwood is ranked #447 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rockwood is more White than neighboring Manchester (42% White), and Meadowbrook (24.7% White). Rockwood is less White than neighboring Bon Air (70.4% White), Midlothian (75.8% White), and Brandermill (74.3% White).

Rockwood's Black Population

1,791 residents of Rockwood identify as Black, or 20.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rockwood roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rockwood is ranked #177 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rockwood is more Black than neighboring Bon Air (11.9% Black), Midlothian (8.1% Black), and Brandermill (11.4% Black). Rockwood is less Black than neighboring Manchester (28.1% Black), and Meadowbrook (39.7% Black).

Rockwood's Asian Population

382 residents of Rockwood identify as Asian, or 4.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rockwood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rockwood is ranked #137 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rockwood is more Asian than neighboring Manchester (3.4% Asian), Bon Air (3.7% Asian), Brandermill (3.4% Asian), and Meadowbrook (3.7% Asian). Rockwood is less Asian than neighboring Midlothian (6.9% Asian).

Rockwood's Hispanic Population

823 residents of Rockwood identify as Hispanic, or 9.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rockwood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rockwood is ranked #177 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rockwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Bon Air (8.9% Hispanic), Midlothian (4.4% Hispanic), and Brandermill (5.3% Hispanic). Rockwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Manchester (20.5% Hispanic), and Meadowbrook (27.4% Hispanic).

Rockwood's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of Rockwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rockwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rockwood is ranked #92 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rockwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Manchester (0.8% Native American/Other), Bon Air (0.7% Native American/Other), Midlothian (0.7% Native American/Other), and Brandermill (0.8% Native American/Other).

Rockwood's Multiracial Population

372 residents of Rockwood identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rockwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rockwood is ranked #292 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rockwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Midlothian (4.2% Multiracial), and Meadowbrook (3.5% Multiracial). Rockwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Manchester (5.2% Multiracial), Bon Air (4.4% Multiracial), and Brandermill (4.7% Multiracial).

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