About 4.0% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over. Industry The leading industries in Rockledge are Educational, health and social services, 20%; Manufacturing, 12%; and Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services, 11%. Rivian Automotive, a tiny start-up, plans to begin production of cars in 2013. Tourism Rockledge has the following annual community events, festivals, and parades: Art/Craft Fair Cruise-On-In Car Show Independence Day Family Picnic Light Up Rockledge and Holiday Parade Memorial Day Parade National Night Out Taylor Park Fall Family Festival Workforce In 2007, the average size of Rockledge's labor force was 11,886. Of that group, 11,455 were employed and 431 were unemployed, for an unemployment rate of 3.6%. Among the most common occupations in Rockledge are Management, professional, and related occupations, 36%. Sales and office occupations, 28%. and Service occupations, 15%. Approximately 72 percent of workers in Rockledge, Florida work for companies, 19 percent work for the government and 6 percent are self-employed. Housing Reflecting economic times, in 2008, 45 building permits were issued for 105 units. In 2007, 131 permits were issued for 158 units. Also, in 2006, an estimated 106 permits for 341 units were issued. The median home price in 2007 was $214,965. In February 2011, the average price of homes actually sold was $131,500. Education The public schools in Rockledge are operated by the Brevard County Public School Board. Local schools include Hans Christian Andersen Elementary; Golfview Elementary; John F. Kennedy Middle School; Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School; and Rockledge High School. Private schools include St. Mary's Catholic School, Rockledge Christian School, Trinity Lutheran School, and Rockledge Montessori School. Sawgrass Academy Middle was a former charter school in the town. Infrastructure Transportation Major roads Rockledge is served by U.S. Route 1. Major east–west roads are oriented towards this north–south road. The following are at least four-lane roads, unless otherwise designated. National roads U.S. 1. – This road was constructed east of the railroad throughout the city. In 2010, it was widened to six lanes throughout Rockledge. A landscaped median was installed. Construction in 2010 cost $27.5 million for . This section of the road carries approximately 45,000 vehicles daily. Major intersections include CR 502 and Barton Boulevard. Interstate 95 – A very small portion runs through the city at Exit 195. State