State
County
Land Area (mi²)
20.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,339.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.77%
Growth Since 2010
24.14%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Rowlett, Texas Population 2021
69,765
Rowlett is a city located in Dallas County Texas. With a 2020 population of 69,765, it is the 57th largest city in Texas and the 537th largest city in the United States . Rowlett is currently growing at a rate of 1.77% annually and its population has increased by 24.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 56,199 in 2010. Rowlett reached it's highest population of 69,765 in 2021. Spanning over 21 miles, Rowlett has a population density of 3,339 people per square mile.
The average household income in Rowlett is $114,026 with a poverty rate of 6.34%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,627 per month, and the median house value is $228,800. The median age in Rowlett is 39.3 years, 37.2 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
Rowlett Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rowlett was:
- White: 69.55%
- Black or African American: 17.53%
- Asian: 7.44%
- Two or more races: 3.51%
- Other race: 1.51%
- Native American: 0.45%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
The current population of Rowlett, Texas is 69,765 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 66,126.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 56,199.
Rowlett, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,365 | 69.55% |
| Black or African American | 11,186 | 17.53% |
| Asian | 4,745 | 7.44% |
| Two or More Races | 2,238 | 3.51% |
| Some Other Race | 963 | 1.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 290 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
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Rowlett Population by Race
Rowlett Population Pyramid $2021
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Rowlett Population by Age
Rowlett Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,161 | 3 | 85.9 |
| Married | 14,612 | 3.29 | 91.9 |
| Non Family | 3,610 | 1.34 | 75.3 |
| Female | 2,195 | 3.61 | 65 |
| Male | 744 | 3.57 | 82.3 |
3.29
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
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Rowlett Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,017 | 2.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,739 | 3.98% |
| High School Graduate | 9,878 | 22.61% |
| Some College | 11,438 | 26.18% |
| Associates Degree | 4,091 | 9.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,451 | 23.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,083 | 11.63% |
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Rowlett Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Rowlett Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,149 | 25,336 | 9,310 |
| Black | 6,712 | 6,409 | 2,787 |
| Hispanic | 6,644 | 5,520 | 1,320 |
| Asian | 3,670 | 3,154 | 1,797 |
| Other Race | 678 | 598 | 218 |
| 2+ Races | 662 | 600 | 380 |
| Native American | 129 | 129 | 39 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 57.40%.
Rowlett Educational Attainment by Race
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$51,649
Average Earnings
$62,112
Average Male
$43,247
Average Female
Rowlett Earnings by Educational Attainment
Rowlett Language by Age
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Rowlett Language
78.72% of Rowlett residents speak only English, while 21.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.10% of the population.
Rowlett Language
Rowlett Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,711 | 1,954 | 5.80% |
| Black | 11,090 | 933 | 8.41% |
| Hispanic | 12,498 | 719 | 5.75% |
| Multiple | 2,229 | 256 | 11.48% |
| Asian | 4,692 | 176 | 3.75% |
6.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.97%
Male Poverty Rate
6.71%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rowlett
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rowlett is Multiple, with 11.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rowlett is Asian, with 3.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.59%.
Rowlett Poverty
Rowlett Poverty Rate by Education
Rowlett Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
61.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.4%
Male Marriage Rate
59.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Rowlett Married by Age and Sex
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Rowlett Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Rowlett Marital Status by Race
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Rowlett Marital Status
Rowlett Veterans by War
Rowlett Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,887 | 8.45% |
| Hispanic | 595 | 8.09% |
| Black | 592 | 7.46% |
| 2+ Races | 113 | 12.64% |
| Asian | 92 | 2.33% |
| Other Race | 81 | 10.95% |
| Native American | 59 | 23.69% |
Rowlett Veterans by Race
Rowlett Veterans by Education
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3.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
Rowlett Veterans by Education
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72.2%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Rowlett Employment by Age
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Rowlett Employment by Race
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Rowlett Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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85.11%
Native Born
14.89%
Foreign Born
4.76%
Non Citizen
10.13%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.11% of Rowlett residents were born in the United States, with 56.74% having been born in Texas. 4.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Rowlett Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69,765 | 1,213 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 68,552 | 1,213 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 67,339 | 1,213 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 66,126 | 3,134 | 4.98% |
| 2017 | 62,992 | 701 | 1.13% |
| 2016 | 62,291 | 1,936 | 3.21% |
| 2015 | 60,355 | 1,884 | 3.22% |
| 2014 | 58,471 | 381 | 0.66% |
| 2013 | 58,090 | 319 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 57,771 | 760 | 1.33% |
| 2011 | 57,011 | 666 | 1.18% |
| 2010 | 56,345 | 11,842 | 2.39% |
| 2000 | 44,503 | 21,243 | 6.70% |
| 1990 | 23,260 | 15,738 | 11.95% |
| 1980 | 7,522 | 0.00% |