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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rockdale

Texas · 5,439 residents · 4.285 sq mi
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Rockdale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,612. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,439
+4%since 1990
from 5,235 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,269 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,222 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
+5%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Rockdale
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,612
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,279 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,618
+43%since 1990
from $12,292 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.3%
−9.6 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$396
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
64.5%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
35.5% rent
1.3
−39%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(4,156)
Black15.6%(815)
Hispanic / Latino17%(888)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score62.3%(3,264)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(3,417)
Black13.9%(754)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(1,193)
Asian0.4%(23)
Diversity Score66.1%(3,597)
66
+6%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.5%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+21%since 1990
from 16.7 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 Rockdale, Texas?

Rockdale, Texas has about 5,439 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockdale, Texas?

The typical household in Rockdale, Texas earns about $34,612 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockdale, Texas expensive?

In Rockdale, Texas, the median home is worth about $46,500, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Rockdale, Texas?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rockdale, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockdale, Texas?

About 18.3% of people in Rockdale, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockdale, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockdale, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 204 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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