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 $109,873 with a poverty rate of 19.36%. The median age in Rockwell is 39.6 years: 39 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockwell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,683 | 87.59% |
| Black or African American | 340 | 8.09% |
| Two or more races | 170 | 4.04% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,772 | 2.37 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Married | 1,010 | 2.77 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 435 | 1.08 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Female | 327 | 2.87 | 6.4 | 93.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
69.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 3.3% |
| Associates Degree | 268 | 8.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 652 | 21.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 413 | 13.76% |
| High School Graduate | 732 | 24.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 1% |
| Some College | 807 | 26.89% |
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 | 2,672 | 2,589 | 1,012 |
| Black | 221 | 221 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 50 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 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 white people with a rate of 37.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,063 | $0 | $41,719 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,795 | $81,563 | $58,313 |
| High School Graduate | $35,833 | $37,730 | $33,102 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $24,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,458 | $55,956 | $41,375 |
| Some College | $35,278 | $0 | $40,078 |
$42,458
Average Earnings
$55,956
Average Male
$41,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.83% of Rockwell residents speak only English, while 7.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,683 | 602 | 16.35% |
| Black | 340 | 212 | 62.35% |
19.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.79%
Male Poverty Rate
25.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockwell is Black, with 62.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockwell is White, with 16.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 29.12% |
| High School | 12.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.26% |
| Male Employed | 11.41% |
| Female Employed | 10.69% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,717 | $124,834 |
| Households | $67,344 | $109,873 |
| Married Families | $83,516 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,411 | $57,057 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.3%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
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
176
Number of Veterans
176
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 120 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 111 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 165 | 5.84% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
9.6%
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
62.97%
Born in Rockwell
96.36%
Native Born
3.64%
Foreign Born
1.21%
Non Citizen
2.43%
Naturalized
96.36% of Rockwell residents were born in the United States, with 62.97% having been born in Arkansas. 1.21% 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% |