Rowlett, TX Demographics

A map of Rowlett's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	30,982	30,294	47.3%	48.4%
Hispanic	14,210	13,257	21.7%	21.2%
Black	12,982	10,871	19.8%	17.4%
Asian	4,560	4,964	7.0%	7.9%
Multiracial	2,561	2,634	3.9%	4.2%
Native American/Other	168	515	0.3%	0.8%

Rowlett, Texas has an estimated population of 65,463, an increase from the 62,535 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.3% White, 21.7% Hispanic, 19.8% Black, 7.0% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rowlett, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rowlett is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Rowlett, that probability was 68.2% in 2020 and 68.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rowlett is ranked the 64th 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). Rowlett was ranked the 63rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rowlett's White Population

30,982 residents of Rowlett, or 47.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rowlett is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Rowlett ranks 1042nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowlett's White population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Rowlett's population has decreased from 48.4% to 47.3%.

Rowlett is more White than neighboring Sachse (45.8% White), Garland (24.2% White), and Sunnyvale (46.4% White). Rowlett is less White than neighboring Heath (86.4% White), and Rockwall (65.3% White).

Rowlett's Black Population

12,982 residents of Rowlett, or 19.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rowlett is higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Rowlett ranks 169th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowlett's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. Black residents' share of Rowlett's population has increased from 17.4% to 19.8%.

Rowlett is more Black than neighboring Sachse (12.5% Black), Garland (15.1% Black), Heath (1.7% Black), Rockwall (10.8% Black), and Sunnyvale (10.4% Black).

Rowlett's Asian Population

4,560 residents of Rowlett, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rowlett is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Rowlett ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowlett's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Asian residents' share of Rowlett's population has decreased from 7.9% to 7.0%.

Rowlett is more Asian than neighboring Heath (0.5% Asian), and Rockwall (4.6% Asian). Rowlett is less Asian than neighboring Sachse (19.7% Asian), Garland (11.3% Asian), and Sunnyvale (24.1% Asian).

Rowlett's Hispanic Population

14,210 residents of Rowlett, or 21.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rowlett is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rowlett ranks 1122nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowlett's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Rowlett's population has increased from 21.2% to 21.7%.

Rowlett is more Hispanic than neighboring Sachse (16.6% Hispanic), Heath (7.3% Hispanic), Rockwall (15.8% Hispanic), and Sunnyvale (14.4% Hispanic). Rowlett is less Hispanic than neighboring Garland (45.7% Hispanic).

Rowlett's Native American/Other Population

168 residents of Rowlett, 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 Rowlett is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rowlett ranks 624th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowlett's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rowlett's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Rowlett is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sunnyvale (0.1% Native American/Other). Rowlett is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sachse (1.2% Native American/Other), Garland (0.7% Native American/Other), and Heath (0.4% Native American/Other).

Rowlett's Multiracial Population

2,561 residents of Rowlett, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rowlett is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rowlett ranks 486th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowlett's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Rowlett's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Rowlett is more Multiracial than neighboring Garland (3% Multiracial), Heath (3.6% Multiracial), and Rockwall (3.2% Multiracial). Rowlett is less Multiracial than neighboring Sachse (4.2% Multiracial), and Sunnyvale (4.6% 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.