Rockwall, TX Demographics

A map of Rockwall's Population by Race

Rockwall, Texas has an estimated population of 51,168, an increase from the 47,251 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.3% White, 15.8% Hispanic, 10.8% Black, 4.6% Asian, 3.2% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rockwall, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rockwall is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rockwall, that probability was 53.3% in 2020 and 53.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rockwall is ranked the 74th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rockwall was ranked the 75th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rockwall's White Population

33,402 residents of Rockwall, or 65.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rockwall is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Rockwall ranks 686th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwall's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Rockwall's population has remained roughly unchanged at 65.3%.

Rockwall is more White than neighboring Mobile City (6.4% White), Fate (49.5% White), and Lavon (54% White). Rockwall is less White than neighboring Heath (86.4% White), and McLendon-Chisholm (66.1% White).

Rockwall's Black Population

5,515 residents of Rockwall, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rockwall is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Rockwall ranks 411th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwall's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.8%. Black residents' share of Rockwall's population has increased from 7.8% to 10.8%.

Rockwall is more Black than neighboring Mobile City (0% Black), Heath (1.7% Black), McLendon-Chisholm (7.9% Black), and Lavon (8.5% Black). Rockwall is less Black than neighboring Fate (11% Black).

Rockwall's Asian Population

2,340 residents of Rockwall, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rockwall is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Rockwall ranks 148th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwall's Asian population has grown by an estimated 37.2%. Asian residents' share of Rockwall's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.6%.

Rockwall is more Asian than neighboring Mobile City (0% Asian), Fate (3.1% Asian), Heath (0.5% Asian), and McLendon-Chisholm (3.6% Asian). Rockwall is less Asian than neighboring Lavon (7.8% Asian).

Rockwall's Hispanic Population

8,099 residents of Rockwall, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rockwall is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rockwall ranks 1219th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwall's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Rockwall's population has decreased from 18.3% to 15.8%.

Rockwall is more Hispanic than neighboring Heath (7.3% Hispanic). Rockwall is less Hispanic than neighboring Mobile City (93.6% Hispanic), Fate (32% Hispanic), McLendon-Chisholm (19.2% Hispanic), and Lavon (20.7% Hispanic).

Rockwall's Native American/Other Population

176 residents of Rockwall, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rockwall is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rockwall ranks 713th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwall's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rockwall's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Rockwall is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mobile City (0% Native American/Other). Rockwall is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fate (0.7% Native American/Other), Heath (0.4% Native American/Other), McLendon-Chisholm (1.7% Native American/Other), and Lavon (2.6% Native American/Other).

Rockwall's Multiracial Population

1,636 residents of Rockwall, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rockwall is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rockwall ranks 459th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwall's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Rockwall's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.2%.

Rockwall is more Multiracial than neighboring Mobile City (0% Multiracial), and McLendon-Chisholm (1.5% Multiracial). Rockwall is less Multiracial than neighboring Fate (3.8% Multiracial), Heath (3.6% Multiracial), and Lavon (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.