Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Rockdale, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,523

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.6%3,621

Hispanic/Latino

23.9%1,322

Black

6%333

Two or More

2.5%140

Asian

1.8%101

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%277

High School Diploma

35.1%1,350

Some College (<1 yr)

11.2%429

Some College (1+ yr)

5.2%201

Associate's Degree

6.8%262

Bachelor's Degree

12.5%481

Master's Degree

7.2%277

HS or Higher

85.3%

BA or Higher

19.7%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$230,900

Median Renti

$1,115

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.4%1,388

Renter-Occupied

36.6%803

Total Units

2,571

Homeownership

63.4%

Vacancy Rate

14.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.1%99

$50K–$100K

18.8%261

$100K–$150K

3.7%51

$150K–$200K

14%194

$200K–$300K

17.6%244

$300K–$500K

33.8%469

$500K–$1M

5%70

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

212

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

193

$2,000+

126

Year Built

2010–2019

8.1%209

2000–2009

5%129

1990–1999

11%283

1980–1989

18.6%477

1970–1979

25.6%658

1960–1969

5.3%135

1950–1959

24.4%628

1940–1949

1.1%27

1939 or earlier

1%25

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71.6%1,568

Utility Gas

24.3%533

No Fuel

2.3%51

Solar

1.1%24

Wood

0.7%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,590

Mean Household Incomei

$110,734

Per Capita Incomei

$44,639

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

2,759

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%148

$15K–$20K

1.1%25

$20K–$25K

4.4%97

$25K–$30K

10.1%221

$30K–$35K

4.4%96

$35K–$40K

9.2%202

$40K–$45K

4%88

$45K–$50K

2.3%51

$50K–$60K

7.3%159

$60K–$75K

10.7%234

$75K–$100K

7.4%163

$100K–$125K

17%372

$125K–$150K

2.3%51

$150K–$200K

4.8%105

$200K+

8.2%179

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

159

Avg. Tenant Renti

$469/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

40 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing59 homes93% occupied$469/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,590/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

55%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

29%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

14%

Moderate / aboveOver $48K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

71% of subsidized households are minority

14% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

25% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

74113.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

165

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,506

Avg. Commutei

31.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

220(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.1%Insured

20.9%Uninsured