Rockwall County, TX

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    2024 Population
    123,617
    US Senator
    John Cornyn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Cruz
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.5
    0.266% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    4.04%
    6.12% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $127,981
    2.45% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $415,500
    7.64% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    63,548
    5.4% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Rockwall County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.5% of the residents in Rockwall County, TX are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Rockwall County, TX was $415,500, and the homeownership rate was 82.5%.

    Most people in Rockwall County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Rockwall County, TX was 2 cars per household.

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    United StatesTexasDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

    Population & Diversity

    Rockwall County, TX is home to a population of 124k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.94% of Rockwall County, TX residents were born outside of the country (11.1k people).

    In 2024, there were 6.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (77.8k people) in Rockwall County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 11.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.5% of Rockwall County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Rockwall County, TX was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rockwall County, TX
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      77.8k ± 418
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      12.3k ± 1.26k
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      11.2k ± 402
    20.8%
    Hispanic Population
    25.7k people

    In 2024, there were 6.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (77.8k people) in Rockwall County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 11.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    20.8% of the people in Rockwall County, TX are hispanic (25.7k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Rockwall County, TX as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
    2. India
      354,317 ± 14,528 people
    3. El Salvador
      223,512 ± 11,564 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.94%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    11.1k people
    8.7%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    10.2k people

    As of 2024, 8.94% of Rockwall County, TX residents (11.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rockwall County, TX was 8.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,675 ± 600
    2. Vietnam
      1,422 ± 234
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,367 ± 385

    Rockwall County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.88 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.3% of the population of Rockwall County, TX has health coverage, with 62.7% on employee plans, 5.76% on Medicaid, 9.67% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Rockwall County, TX see 1,511 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,511 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1433 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 536 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,511 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rockwall County, TX

    Primary care physicians in Rockwall County, TX see an average of 1,511 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,511 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rockwall County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    8.65%
    Uninsured
    62.7%
    Employer Coverage
    5.76%
    Medicaid
    9.67%
    Medicare
    11.8%
    Non-Group
    1.43%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rockwall County, TX declined by 4.42% from 9.05% to 8.65%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rockwall County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.84 in Rockwall County, TX.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.9% in Rockwall County, TX.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.2% in Rockwall County, TX.

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    Economy

    The economy of Rockwall County, TX employs 63.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Rockwall County, TX were Health Care & Social Assistance (8,619 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (7,009 people), and Retail Trade (6,375 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($138,346), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($103,809), and Information ($98,555).

    Employment

    Occupations

    63.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,286
    5.4%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.89%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rockwall County, TX grew at a rate of 5.4%, from 60.3k employees to 63.5k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rockwall County, TX, are Management Occupations (10,004 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,291 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,963 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rockwall County, TX.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    63.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,286
    5.4%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.89%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rockwall County, TX grew at a rate of 5.4%, from 60.3k employees to 63.5k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rockwall County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,619 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (7,009 people), and Retail Trade (6,375 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rockwall County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Rockwall County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $77,909
    Median earning men ± $2,876
    $54,666
    Median earning women ± $4,427

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,025), Information ($102,014), and Manufacturing ($101,759).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($91,182), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($79,194), and Wholesale Trade ($75,300).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    4.59%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 329
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 226
      Construction
    3. 179
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $324k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $265k
      Retail Trade
    3. $168k
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Rockwall County, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Texas

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    John Cornyn
    Senator from Texas2
    Assumed office on December 2, 2002
    Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
    Ted Cruz
    Senator from Texas1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Rockwall County, TX was $415,500 in 2024, which is 1.25 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $386,000 to $415,500, a 7.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Rockwall County, TX is 82.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Rockwall County, TX have an average commute time of 33.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rockwall County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rockwall County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.07%.

    Housing

    Property

    $415,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,102
    $34,034
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,253

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rockwall County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rockwall County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    82.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 82.5% of the housing units in Rockwall County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 82.6%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $127,981
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,257
    41.2k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,621

    In 2024, the median household income of the 41.2k households in Rockwall County, TX grew to $127,981 from the previous year's value of $124,917.

    The following chart displays the households in Rockwall County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Rockwall County, TX is from Texas.
    0.475
    2024 Wage GINI in Texas
    0.475
    2023 Wage GINI in Texas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72%)
    2. Worked At Home (18.6%)
    3. Carpooled (7.73%)

    In 2024, 72% of workers in Rockwall County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.6%) and those who carpooled to work (7.73%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    33.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Rockwall County, TX have a longer commute time (33.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.11% of the workforce in Rockwall County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Rockwall County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rockwall County, TX have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rockwall County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.07%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    4.04% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rockwall County, TX (4.95k out of 123k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rockwall County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 6.5% of the children was living in poverty in Rockwall County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.5%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 97.4 in Rockwall County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 47.7% per 100,000 population.

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