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Rockwall

Texas · 53,980 residents (2025 est.) · 29.586 sq mi
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Rockwall is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,580. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 33,192 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $411,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,168
+185%since 2000
from 17,976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,729 / sq mi
+185%since 2000
from 608 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+8%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:53,980 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K19K31K43K55K1990201020202024Rockwall
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,580
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,411 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,156
+75%since 2000
from $29,843 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+6%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$411,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,947
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $735 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+51%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(15,814)
Black3%(533)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,157)
Asian1.4%(246)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.1%(4,514)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(33,402)
Black10.8%(5,515)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(8,099)
Asian4.6%(2,340)
Other3.5%(1,812)
Diversity Score66.7%(34,145)
Diversity Score
67
+166%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 5.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2017
from 89.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 82.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 13.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockwall, Texas?

Rockwall, Texas has about 51,168 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockwall, Texas?

The typical household in Rockwall, Texas earns about $115,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockwall, Texas expensive?

In Rockwall, Texas, the median home is worth about $411,700, and the typical rent is about $1,947 a month.

How educated are people in Rockwall, Texas?

About 48.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rockwall, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockwall, Texas?

About 4.0% of people in Rockwall, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockwall, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockwall, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40,680 residents, a change of about 388 percent over that period.

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