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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rockwell City

Iowa · 2,264 residents · 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 $31,071. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $54,300. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,264
+14%since 1990
from 1,980 in 1990
1990 – 2025
537 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 470 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
−5%since 1990
from 43.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rockwell City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,071
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,021 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,671
+53%since 1990
from $11,574 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.5%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,300
+69%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$339
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $262 in 1990
US average: $602
75.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
24.9% rent
1.7
+51%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,968)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score3%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,114)
Black3%(69)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(38)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score12.3%(279)
12
+312%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
−37%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockwell City, Iowa?

Rockwell City, Iowa has about 2,264 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rockwell City, Iowa earns about $31,071 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 $54,300, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Rockwell City, Iowa?

About 12.0% 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 9.5% 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 284 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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