Rockwell City, IA Demographics

A map of Rockwell City's Population by Race

Rockwell City, Iowa has an estimated population of 2,401, an increase from the 2,240 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.5% White, 5.9% Hispanic, 4.5% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rockwell City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rockwell City has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rockwell City, that probability was 23.8% in 2020 and 28.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rockwell City is ranked the 146th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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). Rockwell City was ranked the 154th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rockwell City's White Population

2,028 residents of Rockwell City, or 84.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rockwell City is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Rockwell City ranks 859th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwell City's White population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Rockwell City's population has decreased from 87.0% to 84.5%.

Rockwell City is less White than neighboring Twin Lakes (97.8% White), Jolley (100% White), Lohrville (94.2% White), Rinard (93.5% White), and Manson (96.7% White).

Rockwell City's Black Population

107 residents of Rockwell City, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rockwell City is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Rockwell City ranks 20th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwell City's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. Black residents' share of Rockwell City's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.5%.

Rockwell City is more Black than neighboring Twin Lakes (0% Black), Jolley (0% Black), Lohrville (0% Black), Rinard (0% Black), and Manson (0% Black).

Rockwell City's Asian Population

7 residents of Rockwell City, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rockwell City is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Rockwell City ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwell City's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Rockwell City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Rockwell City is more Asian than neighboring Twin Lakes (0% Asian), Jolley (0% Asian), Lohrville (0% Asian), and Rinard (0% Asian). Rockwell City is less Asian than neighboring Manson (0.4% Asian).

Rockwell City's Hispanic Population

142 residents of Rockwell City, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rockwell City is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Rockwell City ranks 239th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwell City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Rockwell City's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.9%.

Rockwell City is more Hispanic than neighboring Twin Lakes (0% Hispanic), Jolley (0% Hispanic), Lohrville (3.2% Hispanic), Rinard (0% Hispanic), and Manson (1.2% Hispanic).

Rockwell City's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Rockwell City, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rockwell City is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rockwell City ranks 234th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwell City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rockwell City's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.7%.

Rockwell City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Twin Lakes (0% Native American/Other), Jolley (0% Native American/Other), Lohrville (1.4% Native American/Other), Rinard (0% Native American/Other), and Manson (0% Native American/Other).

Rockwell City's Multiracial Population

75 residents of Rockwell City, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rockwell City is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Rockwell City ranks 737th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwell City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 82.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Rockwell City's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.1%.

Rockwell City is more Multiracial than neighboring Twin Lakes (2.2% Multiracial), Jolley (0% Multiracial), Lohrville (1.1% Multiracial), and Manson (1.8% Multiracial). Rockwell City is less Multiracial than neighboring Rinard (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.