Rockledge, FL Profile
Rockledge, FL, population 24,245, is located
in Florida's Brevard county,
about 41.8 miles from Orlando and 109.3 miles from Tampa.
Through the 90's Rockledge's population has grown by about 26%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Rockledge has grown by about 20%.
Rockledge's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Florida's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Rockledge tend to be much lower than Florida's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 81% |
| African American | 15% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 40.50 |
| Males | 39.50 |
| Females | 41.40 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 13.00% | | Under 20: | 13.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 11.00% | | 20 to 40: | 12.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 14.00% | | 40 to 60: | 15.00% |
| Over 60 | 9.00% | | Over 60: | 12.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 20,170 | N/A |
| 2001 | 20,873 | 3.49% |
| 2002 | 21,695 | 3.94% |
| 2003 | 22,226 | 2.45% |
| 2004 | 23,267 | 4.68% |
| 2005 | 24,245 | 4.20% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $45,218 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 188 |
| 2002 | 308 |
| 2003 | 199 |
| 2004 | 101 |
| 2005 | 294 |
| 2006 | 251 |
| 2007 | 313 |
| 2008 | 237 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
| Forcible Rape |
1 |
6 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Robbery |
9 |
17 |
10 |
9 |
12 |
20 |
20 |
7 |
| Aggravated Assault |
29 |
42 |
32 |
14 |
57 |
42 |
55 |
51 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,914 |
| 2002 | 3,518 |
| 2003 | 3,389 |
| 2004 | 3,176 |
| 2005 | 3,006 |
| 2006 | 2,920 |
| 2007 | 3,123 |
| 2008 | 2,812 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
171 |
152 |
155 |
165 |
141 |
171 |
164 |
124 |
| Larceny, Theft |
577 |
549 |
559 |
514 |
539 |
499 |
576 |
548 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
62 |
41 |
34 |
43 |
36 |
50 |
38 |
29 |
| Arson |
1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2
|
4
|
3
|
Location
| Elevation | 43 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 9.8 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 1.5 Square Miles |
