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Rockland, MI
Census-designated place in Ontonagon County, Michigan.
Population
246
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
558
ZIP codes
0
Rockland and its ZIP codes
Rockland at a glance
- Rockland is about 3.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Rockland, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ontonagon County. PPP loans are for Rockland.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,674
1,338 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,710
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.5M
FY 2026, $13,677 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rockland, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
620
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 9°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockland, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Rockland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mass CityCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| GreenlandCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| OntonagonVillage | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| Bruce CrossingCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| EwenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| White PineCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5 |
| BerglandCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake GogebicCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| PelkieCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockland, MI in?
- Rockland is in Ontonagon County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Rockland, MI?
- About 246 people live in Rockland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockland?
- Nearby places include Mass City (4.5 mi), Greenland (4.7 mi), Ontonagon (11 mi), Bruce Crossing (14 mi), Ewen (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023