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Rockwell, NC
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina.
Population
2,782
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,505
ZIP codes
0
Rockwell and its ZIP codes
Rockwell at a glance
- Rockwell is about 6.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,632 a year, 4% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $237,200 (18% below North Carolina) and median rent is $952 a month.
Local data for Rockwell, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockwell, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,632
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$237,200
Median rent
$952/mo
Homeownership
68.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (573), Irish Americans (247), Italian Americans (116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rowan County. PPP loans are for Rockwell.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,925
51,121 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,712
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $7,420 per person
How people get to work
Rockwell, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockwell, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
609
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
188
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockwell, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Rockwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FaithTown | 4 mi | 1 |
| Gold HillCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Granite QuarryTown | 4.7 mi | 2.9 |
| MisenheimerVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.6 |
| SalisburyCity | 8.5 mi | 23.1 |
| East SpencerTown | 8.9 mi | 2.4 |
| China GroveTown | 9.8 mi | 4.5 |
| RichfieldTown | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| SpencerTown | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| SouthmontCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| Mount PleasantTown | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| LandisTown | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| New LondonTown | 13 mi | 2 |
| MillingportCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.7 |
| KannapolisCity | 14 mi | 34.9 |
| EnochvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockwell, NC in?
- Rockwell is in Rowan County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Rockwell, NC?
- About 2,782 people live in Rockwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockwell?
- Nearby places include Faith (4 mi), Gold Hill (4.1 mi), Granite Quarry (4.7 mi), Misenheimer (8.4 mi), Salisbury (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023