Rockwell is a CDP located in Garland County Arkansas. Rockwell has a 2024 population of 4,276. Rockwell is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually but its population has decreased by -9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,699 in 2020.
The average household income in Rockwell is $81,092 with a poverty rate of 15.99%. The median age in Rockwell is 40.4 years: 39.4 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockwell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,497 | 89.19% |
| Two or more races | 227 | 5.79% |
| Black or African American | 160 | 4.08% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,802 | 2.18 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Married | 952 | 2.76 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 638 | 1.06 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Female | 212 | 2.9 | 17 | 83 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
74.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 209 | 7.2% |
| Associates Degree | 182 | 6.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 520 | 17.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 395 | 13.61% |
| High School Graduate | 782 | 26.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1% |
| Some College | 785 | 27.05% |
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 | 2,586 | 2,392 | 844 |
| Black | 149 | 149 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 67 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 36.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,853 | $74,052 | $26,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,490 | $86,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,949 | $38,984 | $35,801 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,657 | $35,256 | $71,078 |
| Overall | $39,965 | $54,496 | $37,308 |
| Some College | $39,886 | $0 | $39,375 |
$39,965
Average Earnings
$54,496
Average Male
$37,308
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.36% of Rockwell residents speak only English, while 9.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,478 | 515 | 14.81% |
| Black | 160 | 95 | 59.38% |
| Multiple | 227 | 10 | 4.41% |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100% |
15.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.18%
Male Poverty Rate
17.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockwell is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockwell is Multiple, with 4.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 24.82% |
| High School | 18.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.41% |
| Female Employed | 15.36% |
| Male Employed | 6.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,420 | $94,707 |
| Households | $61,452 | $81,092 |
| Married Families | $81,354 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,727 | $53,000 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
203
Number of Veterans
183
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 101 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 89 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 192 | 7.11% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 9.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
60.65%
Born in Rockwell
95.46%
Native Born
4.54%
Foreign Born
1.5%
Non Citizen
3.03%
Naturalized
95.46% of Rockwell residents were born in the United States, with 60.65% having been born in Arkansas. 1.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,276 | 36 | 0.85% |
| 2023 | 4,240 | 35 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 4,205 | -92 | -2.14% |
| 2021 | 4,297 | -402 | -8.56% |
| 2020 | 4,699 | -45 | -0.95% |
| 2019 | 4,744 | 137 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 4,607 | 558 | 13.78% |
| 2017 | 4,049 | 166 | 4.28% |
| 2016 | 3,883 | 120 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 3,763 | 150 | 4.15% |
| 2014 | 3,613 | 59 | 1.66% |
| 2013 | 3,554 | -487 | -12.05% |
| 2012 | 4,041 | 80 | 2.02% |
| 2011 | 3,961 | 181 | 4.79% |
| 2010 | 3,780 | 0 | 0% |