Rockdale, TX
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Rockdale, Texas Summary
Life in Rockdale research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Rockdale over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rockdale:
The population in Rockdale is 5,455.
The median home value in Rockdale is $234,315.
The median income in Rockdale is $47,550.
The cost of living in Rockdale is 86 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Rockdale is $1,013.
The unemployment rate in Rockdale is 5.2%.
The poverty rate in Rockdale is 16.8%.
The average high in Rockdale is 78.5° and the average low is 56.5°.
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Rockdale, TX Crime Report
Crime in Rockdale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rockdale. Key points include:
There were 102 total crimes in Rockdale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rockdale is 1,797.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rockdale is 810.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rockdale is 986.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rockdale is -15.20% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Rockdale Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rockdale / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 102 | 1,797.0 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 46 | 810.4 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 17.6 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 37 | 651.9 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 56 | 986.6 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 9 | 158.6 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 41 | 722.3 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 105.7 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Rockdale, TX Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Rockdale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rockdale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rockdale is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rockdale is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Rockdale is $234,315.
The median income in Rockdale is $47,550.
Rockdale's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rockdale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rockdale | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 61 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 104 | 100 | |
Rockdale, TX Weather
The average high in Rockdale is 78.5° and the average low is 56.5°.
There are 51.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rockdale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 56.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 51.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Rockdale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rockdale
The current population in Rockdale is 5,455. The population has decreased -5.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,455 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 5,424 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 5,378 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 5,505 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 5,531 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 5,554 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 5,503 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 5,492 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 5,507 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 5,506 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 5,520 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 5,602 | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 5,706 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 5,766 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rockdale
Rockdale is:
53.6% White with 2,925 White residents.
7.0% African American with 381 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 18 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.9% Two Or More with 49 Two Or More residents.
37.7% Hispanic with 2,056 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rockdale | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.6% | 39.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 7.0% | 11.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 37.7% | 39.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Rockdale
Rockdale is 48.8% female with 2,661 female residents.
Rockdale is 51.2% male with 2,793 male residents.
| Gender | Rockdale | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rockdale for adults over 25
15.0% of adults in Rockdale completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Rockdale completed 9-12th grade.
43.0% of adults in Rockdale completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Rockdale completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Rockdale completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Rockdale completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Rockdale completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Rockdale completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Rockdale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rockdale | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 15.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rockdale, Texas
11.6% of households in Rockdale earn Less than $10,000.
0.0% of households in Rockdale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.7% of households in Rockdale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.4% of households in Rockdale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.5% of households in Rockdale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.0% of households in Rockdale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.8% of households in Rockdale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.2% of households in Rockdale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.1% of households in Rockdale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.8% of households in Rockdale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rockdale | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.6% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.4% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.5% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.2% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.1% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.8% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
