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Rockwell City

Iowa · 2,133 residents (2025 est.) · 4.213 sq mi
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Rockwell City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,741. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,401
+6%since 2000
from 2,264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
570 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 537 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+1%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,133 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rockwell City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,741
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,071 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,217
+54%since 2000
from $17,671 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−4%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$796
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,114)
Black3%(69)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(38)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(279)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(2,028)
Black4.5%(107)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(142)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other4.9%(117)
Diversity Score34.8%(836)
Diversity Score
35
+183%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+87%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 37.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
Female
43.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−58.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2017
from 64.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockwell City, Iowa?

Rockwell City, Iowa has about 2,401 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockwell City, Iowa?

The typical household in Rockwell City, Iowa earns about $56,741 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockwell City, Iowa expensive?

In Rockwell City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $88,500, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Rockwell City, Iowa?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rockwell City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockwell City, Iowa?

About 10.4% of people in Rockwell City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockwell City, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockwell City, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 421 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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