Rowlett, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Rowlett, Texas is 64,139 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 64th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $113,600, the median home value is $342,400, and the median age is 37.9.
The population has grown 20.9% since 2010 (56,345 → 68,123).
64,139
Population
3091
People / sq mi
$113,600
Median Income
$342,400
Median Home Value
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Rowlett covers 20.7 sq mi of land at 3091 people per square mile.
About Rowlett, TX
Among US cities, Rowlett stands out first on household income: a median of $113,600, above the US median of $78,538. Rowlett is a city in Texas with a population of 64,139.
The typical household earns $113,600 a year, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.7%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $342,400, with typical rent around $1,964.
38.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is above the national 14.0% at 15.4%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Rowlett firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Rowlett city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Rowlett city had a population of 56,345 in 2010 and 68,123 in 2024, a 20.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 68,123 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.40%.
68,123
Population (2024)
56,345
Population (2010)
68,123
Peak (2024)
1.40%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 56,345 |
| 2011 | 57,011 |
| 2012 | 57,771 |
| 2013 | 58,090 |
| 2014 | 58,471 |
| 2015 | 60,355 |
| 2016 | 62,291 |
| 2017 | 62,992 |
| 2018 | 66,126 |
| 2019 | 67,339 |
| 2020 | 62,769 |
| 2021 | 63,727 |
| 2022 | 65,229 |
| 2023 | 67,481 |
| 2024 | 68,123 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.6% |
| Black or African American | 22.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$113,600
Median Household Income
$44,441
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$342,400
Median Home Value
$1,964
Median Rent
75.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.6%
High School+
38.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.4%
Drive Alone
75.2%
Public Transit
15.4%
Work From Home
31.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
26.1%
Foreign Born
78.0%
Non-English at Home
7.1%
Veterans
9.4%
With Disability
87.8%
Health Insurance
99.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% |
| Information | 7.8% |
| Construction | 7.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.5% |
| Retail Trade | 5.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.5% |
| Public Administration | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rowlett, Texas has a population of 64,139 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 64th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Rowlett, Texas is $113,600, with 5.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Rowlett, Texas is $342,400, with median monthly rent at $1,964 and a homeownership rate of 75.9%.
The median age in Rowlett, Texas is 37.9 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
The population has grown 20.9% since 2010 (56,345 → 68,123).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.