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Rockwall County

Texas · 107,819 residents · 127.209 sq mi
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Rockwall County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,956. The county has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 64,739 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $283,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
107,819
+150%since 2000
from 43,080 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
848 / sq mi
+150%since 2000
from 339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+7%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K45K75K104K133K1990201020202024Rockwall County
2024124K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,956
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,164 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,461
+59%since 2000
from $28,573 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,472
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(35,817)
Black3.2%(1,374)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(4,771)
Asian1.3%(555)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.6%(14,891)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(70,198)
Black7.6%(8,179)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(20,560)
Asian3.1%(3,306)
Other2.7%(2,928)
Diversity Score63.6%(68,528)
Segregation Score28.6%(30,854)
Diversity Score
64
+84%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.5%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockwall County, Texas?

Rockwall County, Texas has about 107,819 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockwall County, Texas?

The typical household in Rockwall County, Texas earns about $105,956 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockwall County, Texas expensive?

In Rockwall County, Texas, the median home is worth about $283,000, and the typical rent is about $1,472 a month.

How educated are people in Rockwall County, Texas?

About 42.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rockwall County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockwall County, Texas?

About 3.8% of people in Rockwall County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockwall County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockwall County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82,215 residents, a change of about 321 percent over that period.

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