Rockwell, NC Demographics

A map of Rockwell's Population by Race

Rockwell, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,782, a large increase from the 2,302 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.7% White, 7.9% Black, 7.6% Multiracial, 3.7% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rockwell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rockwell has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rockwell, that probability was 26.2% in 2020 and 36.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rockwell is ranked the 272nd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 was ranked the 296th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rockwell's White Population

2,189 residents of Rockwell, or 78.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rockwell is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Rockwell ranks 176th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwell's White population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Rockwell's population has decreased from 85.6% to 78.7%.

Rockwell is more White than neighboring Granite Quarry (77.9% White), East Spencer (10.4% White), and Salisbury (49.1% White). Rockwell is less White than neighboring Faith (88.4% White), and Gold Hill (98% White).

Rockwell's Black Population

219 residents of Rockwell, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rockwell is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Rockwell ranks 559th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwell's Black population has grown by an estimated 157.6%. Black residents' share of Rockwell's population has increased from 3.7% to 7.9%.

Rockwell is more Black than neighboring Faith (0.2% Black), Gold Hill (0% Black), and Granite Quarry (5.5% Black). Rockwell is less Black than neighboring East Spencer (78.6% Black), and Salisbury (35% Black).

Rockwell's Asian Population

29 residents of Rockwell, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rockwell is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Rockwell ranks 325th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwell's Asian population has grown by an estimated 61.1%. Asian residents' share of Rockwell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Rockwell is more Asian than neighboring Gold Hill (0% Asian), and East Spencer (0% Asian). Rockwell is less Asian than neighboring Faith (9.6% Asian), and Granite Quarry (1.2% Asian).

Rockwell's Hispanic Population

104 residents of Rockwell, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rockwell is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Rockwell ranks 467th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwell's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Rockwell's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.7%.

Rockwell is more Hispanic than neighboring Faith (0.2% Hispanic), and Gold Hill (0% Hispanic). Rockwell is less Hispanic than neighboring Granite Quarry (13.2% Hispanic), East Spencer (8% Hispanic), and Salisbury (11.5% Hispanic).

Rockwell's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Rockwell, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rockwell is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Rockwell ranks 369th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwell's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rockwell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Rockwell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Faith (0% Native American/Other), Gold Hill (0% Native American/Other), Granite Quarry (0.9% Native American/Other), East Spencer (0% Native American/Other), and Salisbury (0.4% Native American/Other).

Rockwell's Multiracial Population

211 residents of Rockwell, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rockwell is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rockwell ranks 215th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockwell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 108.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Rockwell's population has increased from 4.4% to 7.6%.

Rockwell is more Multiracial than neighboring Faith (1.5% Multiracial), Gold Hill (2% Multiracial), Granite Quarry (1.3% Multiracial), East Spencer (3% Multiracial), and Salisbury (3% 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.