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Rockdale

Texas · 5,595 residents · 4.285 sq mi
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Rockdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,340. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,400. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,595
+3%since 2000
from 5,439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.0
+3%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Rockdale
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 58%(445)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.4%(413)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148%(448)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198.1%(452)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.9%(275)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.8%(658)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.5%(643)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412.8%(717)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.7%(600)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.5%(418)
US avg: 7%
75 to 846.1%(339)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.3%(187)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,340
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,612 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,356
−1%since 2000
from $17,618 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−4%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(3,417)
Black13.9%(754)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(1,193)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(3,198)
Black12.8%(716)
Hispanic / Latino28.2%(1,580)
Asian0.6%(35)
Other3.6%(200)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican29.1%(1,677)
Salvadoran0.7%(39)
Ancestry
German10.6%(614)
English8.8%(508)
Irish5.9%(339)
American5.3%(306)
Czech2.4%(138)
Italian1.8%(102)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(89)
Dutch0.8%(46)
French0.7%(40)
Scottish0.7%(39)
Swedish0.5%(27)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.3%(16)
Danish0.2%(10)
Welsh0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−2%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married43.5%(960)
Married48.6%(1,072)
Widowed2.1%(47)
Divorced5.7%(126)
Women 15+
Never married24.4%(587)
Married51.4%(1,234)
Widowed9.1%(218)
Divorced15.1%(364)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockdale, Texas?

Rockdale, Texas has about 5,595 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockdale, Texas?

The typical household in Rockdale, Texas earns about $31,340 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 $69,400, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Rockdale, Texas?

About 11.6% 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 25.8% 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 360 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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