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Rockdale, TX
City in Milam County, Texas.
Population
5,523
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,289
ZIP codes
0
Rockdale and its ZIP codes
Rockdale at a glance
- Rockdale is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,590 a year, 23% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $230,900 (19% below Texas) and median rent is $1,115 a month.
Local data for Rockdale, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockdale, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,590
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$230,900
Median rent
$1,115/mo
Homeownership
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
31.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (896), German Americans (865), Irish Americans (192).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Milam County. PPP loans are for Rockdale.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,110
6,149 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,877
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$176M
FY 2026, $7,118 per person
How people get to work
Rockdale, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.6%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockdale, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
414
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
46
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 39°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockdale, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.9%
U.S. 11.1% +10.8 pts
Cities near Rockdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PraeselCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 5.2 |
| MilanoCity | 9.6 mi | 1.8 |
| ThorndaleCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| CameronCity | 15 mi | 5.2 |
| LexingtonTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Cade LakesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| BuckholtsTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| ThrallCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| GauseCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| CaldwellCity | 21 mi | 4.3 |
| Ben ArnoldCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6 |
| DeanvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| RogersTown | 23 mi | 1 |
| Dime BoxCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| BurlingtonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4 |
| TaylorCity | 25 mi | 22.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockdale, TX in?
- Rockdale is in Milam County, Texas.
- What is the population of Rockdale, TX?
- About 5,523 people live in Rockdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockdale?
- Nearby places include Praesel (1.8 mi), Milano (9.6 mi), Thorndale (12 mi), Cameron (15 mi), Lexington (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023