Rockdale, TX Demographics

A map of Rockdale's Population by Race

Rockdale, Texas had a population of 5,323 in 2020. It was 52.5% White, 11.4% Black, 0.6% Asian, 31.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rockdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Rockdale is the 390th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Rockdale's White Population

2,794 residents of Rockdale identify as White, or 52.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Rockdale larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Rockdale is ranked #964 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rockdale is more White than neighboring Cameron (42.1% White). Rockdale is less White than neighboring Praesel (57.8% White), Milano (74.6% White), Thorndale (67.9% White), and Lexington (68.5% White).

Rockdale's Black Population

605 residents of Rockdale identify as Black, or 11.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rockdale roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Rockdale is ranked #302 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rockdale is more Black than neighboring Praesel (3.1% Black), Milano (5.9% Black), Thorndale (4.4% Black), and Lexington (9% Black). Rockdale is less Black than neighboring Cameron (18.4% Black).

Rockdale's Asian Population

34 residents of Rockdale identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rockdale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Rockdale is ranked #666 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rockdale is more Asian than neighboring Praesel (0% Asian), Milano (0.3% Asian), Thorndale (0.5% Asian), Cameron (0.4% Asian), and Lexington (0.1% Asian).

Rockdale's Hispanic Population

1,686 residents of Rockdale identify as Hispanic, or 31.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rockdale slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Rockdale is ranked #884 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rockdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Milano (16.4% Hispanic), Thorndale (23.5% Hispanic), and Lexington (14.8% Hispanic). Rockdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Praesel (34.3% Hispanic), and Cameron (36.9% Hispanic).

Rockdale's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of Rockdale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rockdale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Rockdale is ranked #475 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rockdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Praesel (0.4% Native American/Other), Milano (0% Native American/Other), Thorndale (0.8% Native American/Other), Cameron (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lexington (0.7% Native American/Other).

Rockdale's Multiracial Population

156 residents of Rockdale identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rockdale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Rockdale is ranked #951 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rockdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Milano (2.8% Multiracial), and Cameron (1.8% Multiracial). Rockdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Praesel (4.3% Multiracial), Thorndale (3% Multiracial), and Lexington (6.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.