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 $89,740 with a poverty rate of 13.94%. The median age in Rockdale is 40.1 years: 45.4 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockdale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,272 | 78.76% |
| Black or African American | 497 | 9.16% |
| Other race | 316 | 5.83% |
| Two or more races | 255 | 4.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.35% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,198 | 2.41 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Non Family | 1,077 | 1.23 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Married | 898 | 3.63 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Female | 174 | 2.76 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Male | 49 | 4.57 | 0 | 100 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
59.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 371 | 10.24% |
| Associates Degree | 238 | 6.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 421 | 11.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 168 | 4.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,521 | 41.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 308 | 8.5% |
| Some College | 597 | 16.47% |
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 | 2,257 | 2,046 | 363 |
| Hispanic | 1,088 | 706 | 201 |
| Other Race | 316 | 119 | 111 |
| Black | 177 | 122 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 170 | 163 | 25 |
| Islander | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 19 | 14 | 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 35.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,340 | $36,723 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $38,348 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,685 | $29,987 | $22,933 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,560 | $0 | $27,418 |
| Overall | $33,808 | $36,306 | $30,492 |
| Some College | $53,750 | $105,474 | $0 |
$33,808
Average Earnings
$36,306
Average Male
$30,492
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.95% of Rockdale residents speak only English, while 17.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,993 | 475 | 23.83% |
| White | 2,920 | 251 | 8.6% |
| Asian | 26 | 11 | 42.31% |
13.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.9%
Male Poverty Rate
11.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockdale is Asian, with 42.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockdale is White, with 8.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.82% |
| High School | 7.23% |
| Some College | 5.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 9.35% |
| Female Employed | 3.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,984 | $137,155 |
| Households | $39,911 | $89,740 |
| Married Families | $91,724 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,631 | $40,388 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
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
356
Number of Veterans
356
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 149 |
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| Korea | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 35 to 54 | 117 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 330 | 9.73% |
| Native American | 14 | 73.68% |
| Black | 12 | 4.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
71.22%
Born in Rockdale
90.58%
Native Born
9.42%
Foreign Born
4.15%
Non Citizen
5.27%
Naturalized
90.58% of Rockdale residents were born in the United States, with 71.22% having been born in Texas. 4.15% 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% |