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Rockwell City

County:
Calhoun County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.213
State:
Iowa

Rockwell City is a city located in Calhoun County, Iowa. Rockwell City has a 2026 population of 2,151. It is also the county seat of Calhoun County. Rockwell City is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -4.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,253 in 2020.

The median household income in Rockwell City is $56,741 with a poverty rate of 10.43%. The median age in Rockwell City is 41.2 years: 39.1 years for males, and 47 years for females. For every 100 females there are 131.3 males.

2.2K
Total Population
511
Density (mi²)
-17 -0.78%
Growth

Rockwell City Population

Rockwell City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,151-17-0.78%
20252,168-17-0.78%
20242,185-15-0.68%
20232,200130.59%
20222,187-59-2.63%
20212,246-7-0.31%
20202,253-8-0.35%
20192,068-16-0.77%
20182,084-19-0.9%
20172,103-18-0.85%
20162,121-7-0.33%
20152,128-9-0.42%
20142,137-17-0.79%
20132,154-7-0.32%
20122,161-29-1.32%
20112,19048128.15%
20102,215-5-0.23%

Median Age

Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 47 years
Male: 39.1 years

Rockwell City Adults

There are 1,963 adults, (468 of whom are seniors) in Rockwell City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,038 (43.2%)
Male: 1,363 (56.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rockwell City includes 85.42% White, 4.46% Black or African American, 4.29% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,05185.42%
Two or more races1275.29%
Black or African American1074.46%
Other race1034.29%
Asian70.29%
Native American60.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race672.79%
Two or more races522.17%
White230.96%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,02884.46%
Black or African American1074.46%
Two or more races753.12%
Other race361.5%
Asian70.29%
Native American60.25%

Rockwell City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rockwell City 's average per capita income is $35,000. Household income levels show a median of $56,741. The poverty rate stands at 10.43%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$78,750-
Families$73,333$85,375
Households$56,741$73,000
Non Families$36,875$49,097

$35,000

Average Income

$56,741

Median Household Income

10.43%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)