Demographics & People — Rockwell City, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,449 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
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| Median Age | 41.2 |
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| Total Households | 790 |
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| Family Households | 485 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1741 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,126 |
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| Black or African American | 108 |
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| Asian | 10 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 101 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 807 |
| German | 707 |
| Irish | 378 |
| Other groups | 309 |
| English | 170 |
| American | 111 |
| French (except Basque) | 104 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| Dutch | 63 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 59 |
Language
| English Only | 2,302 |
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| Spanish | 44 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,374 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 105 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,885 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rockwell City, Iowa.
