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Population Review

Rockwall, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Rockwall, Texas is 49,605 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 75th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $114,926, the median home value is $382,400, and the median age is 39.6.

The population has grown 41.1% since 2010 (37,951 → 53,547).

49,605

Population

1677

People / sq mi

$114,926

Median Income

$382,400

Median Home Value

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Rockwall covers 29.6 sq mi of land at 1677 people per square mile.

About Rockwall, TX

Remote work is unusually prominent in Rockwall: 19.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 49,605 residents, Rockwall is a city in Texas.

Households take in a median $114,926, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.4%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $382,400, with typical rent around $1,832.

College attainment is above the local norm at 49.2%, above the national 35.0%. A solid 19.2% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.

The remote-work concentration is telling in Rockwall — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.

Rockwall city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Rockwall city had a population of 37,951 in 2010 and 53,547 in 2024, a 41.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 53,547 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.49%.

2024 · 54K20102024
Rockwall city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

53,547

Population (2024)

37,951

Population (2010)

53,547

Peak (2024)

2.49%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201037,951
201138,969
201239,697
201340,544
201441,304
201542,126
201643,266
201744,140
201845,074
201945,888
202047,748
202149,804
202251,653
202353,077
202453,547

Race & Ethnicity

White74.2%
Black or African American8.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.7%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$114,926

Median Household Income

$51,908

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$382,400

Median Home Value

$1,832

Median Rent

74.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.3%

High School+

49.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

72.4%

Public Transit

19.2%

Work From Home

31.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

33.5%

Foreign Born

84.3%

Non-English at Home

6.8%

Veterans

8.8%

With Disability

91.5%

Health Insurance

98.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.5%
Manufacturing9.6%
Information8.4%
Retail Trade6.5%
Construction5.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services4.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.4%
Public Administration3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing2.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rockwall, Texas has a population of 49,605 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 75th-largest city in Texas.

The median household income in Rockwall, Texas is $114,926, with 3.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Rockwall, Texas is $382,400, with median monthly rent at $1,832 and a homeownership rate of 74.7%.

The median age in Rockwall, Texas is 39.6 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The population has grown 41.1% since 2010 (37,951 → 53,547).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.