Rockdale is a city located in Milam County Texas. Rockdale has a 2024 population of 5,673. Rockdale is currently growing at a rate of 1.52% annually and its population has increased by 6.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,331 in 2020.
The average household income in Rockdale is $91,959 with a poverty rate of 16.76%. The median age in Rockdale is 39.3 years: 39.2 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockdale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,881 | 71.15% |
| Two or more races | 601 | 11.02% |
| Other race | 501 | 9.18% |
| Black or African American | 381 | 6.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.33% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,249 | 2.36 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Married | 998 | 3.44 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 994 | 1.22 | 44 | 56 |
| Female | 211 | 2.68 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Male | 46 | 2.09 | 100 | 0 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
67.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 213 | 5.67% |
| Associates Degree | 268 | 7.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 377 | 10.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 186 | 4.95% |
| High School Graduate | 1,626 | 43.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 572 | 15.23% |
| Some College | 514 | 13.68% |
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 | 2,215 | 2,068 | 368 |
| Hispanic | 1,216 | 629 | 178 |
| Other Race | 384 | 199 | 102 |
| 2+ Races | 313 | 161 | 17 |
| Black | 232 | 205 | 0 |
| Islander | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Native American | 26 | 20 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 26.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,517 | $38,922 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,220 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,008 | $37,194 | $24,494 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,973 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,231 | $40,773 | $34,536 |
| Some College | $73,750 | $0 | $0 |
$39,231
Average Earnings
$40,773
Average Male
$34,536
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.42% of Rockdale residents speak only English, while 28.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,022 | 744 | 36.8% |
| White | 2,830 | 106 | 3.75% |
| Other | 493 | 56 | 11.36% |
| Multiple | 569 | 33 | 5.8% |
| Black | 381 | 21 | 5.51% |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 100% |
16.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.38%
Male Poverty Rate
16.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockdale is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockdale is White, with 3.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.38% |
| High School | 7.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.39% |
| Some College | 5.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.27% |
| Male Employed | 4.42% |
| Female Employed | 3.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,563 | $133,801 |
| Households | $47,550 | $91,959 |
| Married Families | $74,796 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,068 | $39,131 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
257
Number of Veterans
251
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 128 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 129 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 226 | 7.43% |
| Native American | 20 | 76.92% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 3.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
64.6%
Born in Rockdale
83.08%
Native Born
16.92%
Foreign Born
10.83%
Non Citizen
6.09%
Naturalized
83.08% of Rockdale residents were born in the United States, with 64.6% having been born in Texas. 10.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,102 | 86 | 1.43% |
| 2028 | 6,016 | 86 | 1.45% |
| 2027 | 5,930 | 85 | 1.45% |
| 2026 | 5,845 | 86 | 1.49% |
| 2025 | 5,759 | 86 | 1.52% |
| 2024 | 5,673 | 85 | 1.52% |
| 2023 | 5,588 | 50 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 5,538 | 80 | 1.47% |
| 2021 | 5,458 | 127 | 2.38% |
| 2020 | 5,331 | -140 | -2.56% |
| 2019 | 5,471 | -68 | -1.23% |
| 2018 | 5,539 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 5,543 | 40 | 0.73% |
| 2016 | 5,503 | 52 | 0.95% |
| 2015 | 5,451 | 23 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 5,428 | 128 | 2.42% |
| 2013 | 5,300 | -25 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 5,325 | -127 | -2.33% |
| 2011 | 5,452 | -41 | -0.75% |
| 2010 | 5,493 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,439 | 204 | 3.9% |
| 1990 | 5,235 | -376 | -6.7% |
| 1980 | 5,611 | 956 | 20.54% |
| 1970 | 4,655 | 174 | 3.88% |
| 1960 | 4,481 | 1,966 | 78.17% |
| 1900 | 2,515 | -3,587 | -58.78% |