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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rockwall

Texas · 17,976 residents · 29.586 sq mi
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Rockwall is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,411. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $154,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 64% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,976
+71%since 1990
from 10,488 in 1990
1990 – 2025
608 / sq mi
+71%since 1990
from 354 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
+4%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K19K31K43K55K1990201020202024Rockwall
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,411
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,130 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,843
+45%since 1990
from $20,529 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$154,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $120,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$735
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $543 in 1990
US average: $602
76.5%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
23.5% rent
2.4
−14%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(9,858)
Black3.7%(383)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(426)
Asian0.2%(16)
Diversity Score22.6%(2,372)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(15,814)
Black3%(533)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,157)
Asian1.4%(246)
Diversity Score25.1%(4,514)
25
+11%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 37.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.4%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
−15%since 1990
from 27.9 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 Rockwall, Texas?

Rockwall, Texas has about 17,976 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockwall, Texas?

The typical household in Rockwall, Texas earns about $65,411 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 $154,200, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Rockwall, Texas?

About 40.1% 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 3.9% 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 7,488 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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

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