Rockwell City is a city located in Calhoun County Iowa. Rockwell City has a 2024 population of 2,175. It is also the county seat of Calhoun County. Rockwell City is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -3.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,253 in 2020.
The average household income in Rockwell City is $62,824 with a poverty rate of 12.16%. The median age in Rockwell City is 38 years: 36.9 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockwell City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,123 | 88.87% |
| Two or more races | 143 | 5.99% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 42 | 1.76% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 753 | 2.42 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Married | 344 | 2.9 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 297 | 1.11 | 63 | 37 |
| Female | 95 | 4.43 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Male | 17 | 4.18 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
70.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 127 | 7.25% |
| Associates Degree | 182 | 10.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 176 | 10.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 2.74% |
| High School Graduate | 751 | 42.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 1.88% |
| Some College | 435 | 24.83% |
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 | 1,506 | 1,408 | 213 |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 108 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 59 | 20 | 3 |
| Black | 58 | 42 | 0 |
| Other Race | 42 | 28 | 6 |
| Asian | 5 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.49%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,250 | $65,938 | $34,141 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,750 | $67,917 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $12,941 | $12,723 | $13,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $2,499 | $6,719 |
| Overall | $26,000 | $18,819 | $28,640 |
| Some College | $31,667 | $35,000 | $27,188 |
$26,000
Average Earnings
$18,819
Average Male
$28,640
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.75% of Rockwell City residents speak only English, while 2.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,736 | 209 | 12.04% |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Multiple | 51 | 7 | 13.73% |
12.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.1%
Male Poverty Rate
15.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockwell City is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockwell City is White, with 12.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.54% |
| High School | 16.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.57% |
| Some College | 1.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.65% |
| Male Employed | 2.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,603 | $73,949 |
| Households | $52,688 | $62,824 |
| Married Families | $74,079 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,031 | $42,704 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
105
Number of Veterans
105
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 6.15% |
| Other Race | 3 | 7.14% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 5.08% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.6%
Labor Force Participation
36.5%
Employment Rate
3%
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
74.51%
Born in Rockwell City
99.12%
Native Born
0.88%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0.75%
Naturalized
99.12% of Rockwell City residents were born in the United States, with 74.51% having been born in Iowa. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,078 | -20 | -0.95% |
| 2028 | 2,098 | -19 | -0.9% |
| 2027 | 2,117 | -19 | -0.89% |
| 2026 | 2,136 | -20 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 2,156 | -19 | -0.87% |
| 2024 | 2,175 | -20 | -0.91% |
| 2023 | 2,195 | 7 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 2,188 | -58 | -2.58% |
| 2021 | 2,246 | -7 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 2,253 | 185 | 8.95% |
| 2019 | 2,068 | -16 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 2,084 | -19 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 2,103 | -18 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 2,121 | -7 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 2,128 | -9 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 2,137 | -17 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 2,154 | -7 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 2,161 | -29 | -1.32% |
| 2011 | 2,190 | -25 | -1.13% |
| 2010 | 2,215 | 0 | 0% |