Population 56,238 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rockwall
Household size in Rockwall
| Period | Rockwall | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.00 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Rockwall are large by national standards, averaging 3.00 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has crept up from 2.91 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Rockwall
| Period | Rockwall | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Rockwall is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.5, against 40.1 nationally. Still, the population here is older than in the Dallas area as a whole, where the median age is 36.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.5, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Rockwall
| Period | Rockwall | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.0% of households in Rockwall, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Rockwall has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Texas cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Rockwall
Renters in Rockwall
| Period | Rockwall | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rockwall is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 29.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Rockwall
| Period | Rockwall | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Rockwall than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Dallas area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.4 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Rockwall
| Period | Rockwall | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Rockwall has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2005, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Rockwall
| Period | Rockwall | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,238 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,516 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,457 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,114 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$876 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rockwall pays $2,114 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $876 a month since 2006–10, up 71%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Rockwall
Bachelor's degrees in Rockwall
| Period | Rockwall | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.7% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.6% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.7% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Rockwall: 49.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 11.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Rockwall
| Period | Rockwall | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.9% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Rockwall: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 51 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Rockwall
| Period | Rockwall | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in Rockwall is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Rockwall compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall | 3.00 | 38.5 | 7.0% | 24.3% | 6.0% | 2005 | $2,114 | 49.7% | 95.9% | 4.7% |
| Fate | 3.48 | 30.8 | 8.2% | 9.4% | 7.0% | 2014 | $2,376 | 44.6% | 93.3% | 5.2% |
| Heath | 3.05 | 42.3 | 4.2% | 9.3% | 3.8% | 2003 | $2,064 | 57.6% | 97.7% | 6.1% |
| Rowlett | 2.85 | 39.1 | 8.4% | 24.6% | 5.1% | 1999 | $2,141 | 37.6% | 93.0% | 4.0% |
| McLendon-Chisholm | 3.42 | 39.6 | 2.0% | 2.3% | 6.0% | 2010 | $2,137 | 54.1% | 94.3% | 1.6% |
| Lavon | 3.32 | 33.3 | 11.7% | 10.8% | 4.5% | 2008 | $1,949 | 40.5% | 92.0% | 2.4% |
| Royse City | 3.08 | 36.3 | 10.1% | 11.8% | 7.0% | 2011 | $2,068 | 31.2% | 92.6% | 3.1% |
| Sachse | 2.89 | 40.4 | 6.3% | 16.3% | 3.6% | 2006 | $2,069 | 51.8% | 96.1% | 5.1% |
| Wylie | 3.28 | 35.7 | 9.1% | 19.6% | 5.7% | 2005 | $2,187 | 44.7% | 91.5% | 3.8% |
| Nevada | 2.99 | 37.3 | 6.7% | 6.5% | 14.6% | 2008 | $1,745 | 29.4% | 91.9% | 4.8% |
| Sunnyvale | 3.32 | 39.8 | 12.8% | 15.7% | 12.7% | 2006 | $1,470 | 57.4% | 94.7% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Rockwall. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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