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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rockwell

Iowa · 1,008 residents · 2.974 sq mi
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Rockwell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,646. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,008
+2%vs 2000
vs 989 in 2000
1990 – 2025
339 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.6
−8%vs 2000
vs 41.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8509651K1K1K1990201020202024Rockwell
2024986
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,646
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,219 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,854
−40%vs 2000
vs $16,491 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.6%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$275
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $365 in 2000
US average: $450
79.6%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.4% in 2000
20.4% rent
1.6
−1%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(958)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(16)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(45)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(999)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(9)
Diversity Score5.3%(53)
5
+17%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.4%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
+92%vs 2000
vs 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rockwell, Iowa?

Rockwell, Iowa has about 1,008 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockwell, Iowa?

The typical household in Rockwell, Iowa earns about $23,646 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockwell, Iowa expensive?

In Rockwell, Iowa, the median home is worth about $38,000, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Rockwell, Iowa?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rockwell, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockwell, Iowa?

About 9.6% of people in Rockwell, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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