FIGURE 1
Rockwell City, IA population by race.
The largest racial group in Rockwell City is White with a population of 2,123 (88.87% of the total population).
Rockwell City, IA population by race
The table below shows Rockwell City's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,123 | 88.87% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 2.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 19 | 0.80% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 42 | 1.76% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 143 | 5.99% |
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Rockwell City population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Rockwell City has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Rockwell City's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Rockwell City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.87% are white, 2.60% are Black or African American, 0.80% are Asian, 1.76% are some other race and 5.99% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Rockwell City, IA population by race.
The largest racial group in Rockwell City is White with a population of 2,123 (88.87% of the total population).
Rockwell City 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Rockwell City is White with a population of 2,123 (88.87% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 143 (5.99% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rockwell City, IA
By ethnicity, 69 (2.89% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,320 (97.11% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rockwell City, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,115 (91.16% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Rockwell City, IA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rockwell City's Non-Hispanic population.
Rockwell City Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 2,115 | 91.16% |
| Black or African American alone | 62 | 2.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 19 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 25 | 1.08% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 99 | 4.27% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rockwell City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 59 (85.51% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Rockwell City, IA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rockwell City's Hispanic population.
Rockwell City Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 59 | 85.51% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 14.49% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rockwell City, IA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.89% of Rockwell City population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rockwell City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 59 (85.51% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rockwell City, IA have?
Rockwell City, IA has 62 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.60% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Rockwell City is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Rockwell City, IA?
With 97.11% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Rockwell City.
That being said, with a 2.60% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Rockwell City.
What is the majority race in Rockwell City, IA?
With a population of 2,123 (88.87% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Rockwell City.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Rockwell City, with 2.60% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
