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Rockwell

Iowa · 989 residents · 2.974 sq mi
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Rockwell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,219. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,600. With a median age of 41.0, 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 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

989
−2%since 1990
from 1,008 in 1990
1990 – 2025
333 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 339 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+9%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8509651K1K1K1990201020202024Rockwell
2024986
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,219
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,646 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,491
+67%since 1990
from $9,854 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$365
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
85.4%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
14.6% rent
1.6
+1%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(999)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(53)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(958)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(16)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score4.5%(45)
5
−14%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.8%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
−48%since 1990
from 21.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 989 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockwell, Iowa?

The typical household in Rockwell, Iowa earns about $39,219 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 $63,600, and the typical rent is about $365 a month.

How educated are people in Rockwell, Iowa?

About 9.3% 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 6.8% of people in Rockwell, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockwell, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockwell, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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