What is the population of Rockwell, North Carolina?

Rockwell has a population of approximately 2,782 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Rockwell, North Carolina located?

Rockwell is located in North Carolina, United States, at approximate coordinates 35.5530°, -80.4092°.

What is the median household income in Rockwell?

The median household income in Rockwell is approximately $69,632 based on the most recent open data.

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Rockwell

Total population

2,782

Median home value

$237,200

28.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$69,632

Rockwell$70k

National$74k

Elevation241 m

Land area4.35 km²

Weather61°F · Clear

Coordinates35.55°, -80.41°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

241 m

Area

4.35 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Rockwell is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,302 at the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

The George Matthias Bernhardt House, Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church, and Zion Lutheran Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

37.2

Median home value

$237,200

Housing units

1,121

Poverty rate

Unemployment

5.2%

Race & ethnicity

White

79.7%

Black

7.9%

Asian

Hispanic

3.7%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

35.5530

Longitude

-80.4092

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Avg high

71.3°F

Avg low

53.1°F

Annual precipitation

46.3 in

10-year averages from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo).

Current forecast

Overnight

61°F

Clear

Thursday

91°F

Sunny

Thursday Night

68°F

Mostly Clear

Friday

92°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Friday Night

67°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Saturday

84°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Rockwell, NC from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

32.2%

Diabetes

9.8%

Adult obesity

35.8%

Binge drinking

16.9%

Adult smoking

16.8%

No leisure activity

25%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Carson High
High · China Grove · 1,170 students · 19.5:1 ratio
East Rowan High
High · Salisbury · 1,032 students · 17.8:1 ratio
Salisbury High
High · Salisbury · 959 students · 18.1:1 ratio
Erwin Middle
Middle · Salisbury · 759 students · 15.8:1 ratio
China Grove Elementary
Elementary · China Grove · 618 students · 18.7:1 ratio
Faith Academy Charter School
Elementary · Faith · 601 students · 14.7:1 ratio
Granite Quarry Elementary
Elementary · Salisbury · 560 students · 17.5:1 ratio
Southeast Middle
Middle · Salisbury · 559 students · 19.3:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Clyde Bernhardt

American musician (1905–1986)

Clyde Kluttz

American baseball player

Herm Holshouser

Major League Baseball pitcher (1907–1994)

Vern Benson

American baseball player, coach, manager

Susan M. Boyer

American author

George Columbus Barnhardt

United States Army general

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)

4.47

Annual solar (kWh/m²)

1,632

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)

279

Avg daily Wikipedia views

Attention level

Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Rockwell

Kiffin Yates Rockwell

R. B. House · 2002

The gospel pioneer in western North Carolina

E. F. Rockwell · 1874

Children of old Carolina

Rockwell, Ethel Theodora · 1925

North Carolina's part in the war

John Wilber Jenkins · 2002

The Latin poetry of Andrew Marvel [edited by] William A. McQueen and Kiffin A. Rockwell

Andrew Marvell · 1964

A study course in American one-act plays

Rockwell, Ethel Theodora · 1924

Latin poetry

Andrew Marvell · 1969

A study course in international one-act plays

Rockwell, Ethel Theodora · 1926

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

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Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Events

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Sources

• Wikipedia
• US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
• Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis)
• NOAA National Weather Service
• Wikidata
• NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
• CDC PLACES
• Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
• Wikipedia Pageviews API
• Open Library