About Wayne County
Communities » City of Rockwood
Rockwood
is the southernmost city in Wayne County lying between the industrial
centers of Detroit and Toledo, Ohio. The Huron River forms the City's
southern boundary and provides a beautiful scenic endowment to the
community.
Interstate 75 Freeway enters Wayne County in Rockwood, paralleling
Fort Road [M-85] and Conrail rail facilities.
Industrial development consists of Rockwood Commerce Park, a 100
acre industrial park which is presently 35% complete and contains
Penstone Inc., a major automotive supplier. Benckiser Products also
is an important employer.
U.S. Silica has extensive sandmining operations south of Huron River
Drive. Residential development is still relatively light but has
been growing due to its natural features and highway access.
Commercial activities are concentrated at the intersection of Fort
Road and Huron River Drive.
| Date
Created or Inc. |
1959 |
|
Labor
Force [2000 avg.] |
1,800 |
| Area
[Square Miles] |
2.7 |
Unemployment
Rate [2000 avg.] |
2.5% |
| Population
2000 |
3,442 |
Per Capita
Income [1989] |
$16,619 |
| % Population Change
[1990-2000] |
9.6% |
% PCI Change 79-89 |
109.9% |
| % Aged
18 & Over [1990] |
72.3% |
Years of Schooling
|
| % Aged
65 & Over [1990] |
8.6% |
High
School Only |
41% |
| Median
Age [2000] |
36.5
years |
College
1-3 years |
27% |
| # of
Households[2000] |
1,318 |
College
4+ years |
9% |
| # of
Households [1990] |
1,095 |
City of Rockwood
32409 Fort Street
Rockwood, MI 48173
Ph: (734) 379-9496
|
| # of
Persons Per Household [1990] |
2.54 |
| # of
Housing Units [2000] |
1,353 |
| % Change
Housing Units 90-00 |
19.2% |
| Average
Housing Sales Price [1999] |
$116,683 |