Rockwood, VA Demographics

A map of Rockwood's Population by Race

Rockwood, Virginia has an estimated population of 10,010, a large increase from the 8,685 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.7% White, 20.0% Black, 6.8% Hispanic, 3.6% Asian, 3.4% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rockwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rockwood has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rockwood, that probability was 58.4% in 2020 and 52.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rockwood is ranked the 127th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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). Rockwood was ranked the 141st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rockwood's White Population

6,572 residents of Rockwood, or 65.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rockwood is higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Rockwood ranks 449th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwood's White population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. White residents' share of Rockwood's population has increased from 60.1% to 65.7%.

Rockwood is more White than neighboring Manchester (46.3% White), and Meadowbrook (24.2% White). Rockwood is less White than neighboring Bon Air (73.7% White), Midlothian (69.8% White), and Brandermill (74.1% White).

Rockwood's Black Population

2,007 residents of Rockwood, or 20.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rockwood is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Rockwood ranks 177th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. Black residents' share of Rockwood's population has decreased from 20.6% to 20.0%.

Rockwood is more Black than neighboring Bon Air (11.8% Black), Midlothian (13.2% Black), and Brandermill (9.5% Black). Rockwood is less Black than neighboring Manchester (36% Black), and Meadowbrook (38.9% Black).

Rockwood's Asian Population

358 residents of Rockwood, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rockwood is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Rockwood ranks 139th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Asian residents' share of Rockwood's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.6%.

Rockwood is more Asian than neighboring Manchester (2.5% Asian), Bon Air (2.8% Asian), and Meadowbrook (2.9% Asian). Rockwood is less Asian than neighboring Midlothian (4.7% Asian), and Brandermill (5.6% Asian).

Rockwood's Hispanic Population

684 residents of Rockwood, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rockwood is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Rockwood ranks 177th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Rockwood's population has decreased from 9.5% to 6.8%.

Rockwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Midlothian (4.6% Hispanic), and Brandermill (5.8% Hispanic). Rockwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Manchester (13.1% Hispanic), Bon Air (8.6% Hispanic), and Meadowbrook (29% Hispanic).

Rockwood's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Rockwood, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rockwood is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Rockwood ranks 100th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rockwood's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Rockwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Manchester (0% Native American/Other). Rockwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midlothian (0.7% Native American/Other), Brandermill (1.4% Native American/Other), and Meadowbrook (0.7% Native American/Other).

Rockwood's Multiracial Population

345 residents of Rockwood, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rockwood is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Rockwood ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Rockwood's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.4%.

Rockwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Manchester (2.2% Multiracial), and Bon Air (2.8% Multiracial). Rockwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Midlothian (7% Multiracial), Brandermill (3.7% Multiracial), and Meadowbrook (4.3% 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.