Rockwell City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 989 people, 371 households, and 269 families residing in the city. The population density was 333.2 people per square mile (128.65/kmē), it is the 177th least densely populated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. There were 390 housing units at an average density of 131.3 per square mile (50.7/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.54 persons, and the average family size was 3.06 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 22% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 106.5 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 112.6 females. The median age was 41 years, The median age of males was 38.1 years, for females the median age was 43.8 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 97.88% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 0.1% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.42% from two or more races and 0.3% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $39219, it is the 228th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $47167, making its Iowa's 220th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16491, it is the 505th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income of city was $21728, The median income for males was $28409, compared to $17188 for females.
In 2000, 251 pupils and students, of which 54.18% are male and 45.82% are female, 25.38% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.57% nursery or pri school, 7.57% kindergarten, 45.42% elementary school, 32.67% high school and 6.77% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 989 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 989 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 990 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 980 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 980 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 973 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 967 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 970 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 978 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 988 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 992 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| Elementary school | 54 | 60 | 114 |
| High school | 50 | 32 | 82 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell city, Iowa | $39219 | $47167 | $16491 |
| Cerro Gordo County, Iowa | $35867 | $46099 | $19184 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |