Rockwell City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Calhoun County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,449
Population
582/sq mi density
$61,563
Median Income
$27,800 per capita
$91,300
Home Value
$157,583 Zillow
$797
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,300 home value, $797/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,449
Census 2023
Population Density
582
per square mile
Land Area
4.2
square miles (10.9 km²)
Median Age
39.4 yrs
1% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
56.6%
Male
43.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
86.8%
Black
4.4%
Hispanic
4.1%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97%
Spanish
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.5%
Veterans
6.8%
13% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.5%
42% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.6%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.4%
60% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.450
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,449 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 582 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 56.6% |
| Female | 43.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.5% |
| Veterans | 6.8% |
| Disability | 18.5% |
| Health Insurance | 96.6% |
| Uninsured | 3.4% |
| Broadband Access | 86.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.450 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |