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Rockdale

Texas · 5,323 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 $35,650. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,600. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,323
−2%since 2000
from 5,439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,242 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+6%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Rockdale
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,650
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,612 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,397
+61%since 2000
from $17,618 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+104%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score66.1%(3,597)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(2,794)
Black11.4%(605)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(1,686)
Asian0.6%(34)
Other0.5%(25)
Diversity Score73%(3,884)
Diversity Score
73
+10%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockdale, Texas?

Rockdale, Texas has about 5,323 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockdale, Texas?

The typical household in Rockdale, Texas earns about $35,650 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 $97,600, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Rockdale, Texas?

About 9.4% 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 22.9% 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 88 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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