Rockwell is a city located in Cerro Gordo County Iowa. Rockwell has a 2024 population of 1,035. Rockwell is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -3.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,069 in 2020.
The average household income in Rockwell is $67,209 with a poverty rate of 14.99%. The median age in Rockwell is 42.5 years: 39 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockwell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 975 | 97.11% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 2.09% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 402 | 2.42 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Married | 187 | 3.09 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Non Family | 152 | 1.13 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Female | 32 | 3.84 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Male | 31 | 3.29 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
77.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 2.31% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 13.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 73 | 11.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 3.54% |
| High School Graduate | 298 | 45.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.92% |
| Some College | 149 | 22.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 633 | 612 | 96 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,667 | $97,813 | $51,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,250 | $66,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,125 | $39,417 | $16,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,000 | $48,661 | $34,766 |
| Some College | $45,357 | $48,036 | $42,500 |
$40,000
Average Earnings
$48,661
Average Male
$34,766
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.25% of Rockwell residents speak only English, while 0.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 945 | 146 | 15.45% |
14.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.34%
Male Poverty Rate
13.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockwell is White, with 15.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockwell is White, with 15.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.3% |
| Some College | 3.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.42% |
| Female Employed | 7.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,000 | $81,451 |
| Households | $56,481 | $67,209 |
| Married Families | $92,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,878 | $40,051 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
89
Number of Veterans
89
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Korea | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 13.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.75%
Born in Rockwell
99.8%
Native Born
0.2%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.2%
Naturalized
99.8% of Rockwell residents were born in the United States, with 87.75% having been born in Iowa. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 994 | -8 | -0.8% |
| 2028 | 1,002 | -8 | -0.79% |
| 2027 | 1,010 | -9 | -0.88% |
| 2026 | 1,019 | -8 | -0.78% |
| 2025 | 1,027 | -8 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 1,035 | -9 | -0.86% |
| 2023 | 1,044 | -6 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 1,050 | -7 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 1,057 | -12 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 1,069 | 83 | 8.42% |
| 2019 | 986 | -9 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 995 | -6 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 1,001 | -7 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 1,008 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 1,010 | -18 | -1.75% |
| 2014 | 1,028 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,028 | -10 | -0.96% |
| 2012 | 1,038 | -4 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 1,042 | 5 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 1,037 | 0 | 0% |