Rockledge, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Rockledge, Florida is 28,279 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 148th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $83,009, the median home value is $305,800, and the median age is 48.0.

The population has grown 25.8% since 2010 (24,974 → 31,429).

28,279

Population

2139

People / sq mi

$83,009

Median Income

$305,800

Median Home Value

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Rockledge covers 13.2 sq mi of land at 2139 people per square mile.

About Rockledge, FL

Age is the most distinctive thing about Rockledge: a median age of 48.0, older than the national median. With 28,279 residents, Rockledge is a city in Florida.

Median household income is $83,009, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 4.9%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $305,800, with typical rent around $1,706.

34.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, near the national average of 35.0%. About 12.7% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in Rockledge — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Rockledge city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Rockledge city had a population of 24,974 in 2010 and 31,429 in 2024, a 25.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 31,429 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.67%.

Rockledge city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

31,429

Population (2024)

24,974

Population (2010)

31,429

Peak (2024)

1.67%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	24,974	-	-	estimate
2011	25,225	+251	+1.01%	estimate
2012	25,372	+147	+0.58%	estimate
2013	25,523	+151	+0.60%	estimate
2014	25,944	+421	+1.65%	estimate
2015	26,464	+520	+2.00%	estimate
2016	26,885	+421	+1.59%	estimate
2017	27,400	+515	+1.92%	estimate
2018	27,634	+234	+0.85%	estimate
2019	28,227	+593	+2.15%	estimate
2020	27,706	-521	-1.85%	estimate
2021	28,346	+640	+2.31%	estimate
2022	28,546	+200	+0.71%	estimate
2023	29,575	+1,029	+3.60%	estimate
2024	31,429	+1,854	+6.27%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	72.0%
Black or African American	17.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$83,009

Median Household Income

$42,554

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$305,800

Median Home Value

$1,706

Median Rent

78.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.6%

High School+

34.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

82.0%

Public Transit

12.7%

Work From Home

24.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

51.7%

Foreign Born

91.8%

Non-English at Home

14.7%

Veterans

13.8%

With Disability

92.9%

Health Insurance

96.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	23.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	16.1%
Manufacturing	10.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	6.9%
Public Administration	5.2%
Construction	5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.7%
Information	4.7%
Retail Trade	4.3%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.2%
Agriculture & Mining	0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rockledge, Florida has a population of 28,279 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 148th-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in Rockledge, Florida is $83,009, with 4.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Rockledge, Florida is $305,800, with median monthly rent at $1,706 and a homeownership rate of 78.8%.

The median age in Rockledge, Florida is 48.0 years. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

The population has grown 25.8% since 2010 (24,974 → 31,429).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.