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Rockwell

Arkansas · 4,548 residents · 3.272 sq mi
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Rockwell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,583. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,548
+50%since 2000
from 3,024 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,390 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 924 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
−2%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Rockwell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,583
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,366 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,588
+44%since 2000
from $24,647 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$953
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+45%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,915)
Black0.8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(26)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(148)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(3,789)
Black4.8%(218)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(212)
Asian1.4%(62)
Other0.7%(30)
Diversity Score27.8%(1,264)
Diversity Score
28
+468%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockwell, Arkansas?

Rockwell, Arkansas has about 4,548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockwell, Arkansas?

The typical household in Rockwell, Arkansas earns about $61,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockwell, Arkansas expensive?

In Rockwell, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $190,700, and the typical rent is about $953 a month.

How educated are people in Rockwell, Arkansas?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rockwell, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockwell, Arkansas?

About 15.4% of people in Rockwell, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockwell, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockwell, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,014 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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