According to TOPSCHOOLSOFLAW.COM, Rockwall is located in northeast Texas, approximately 25 miles east of Dallas. The city lies on the south shore of Lake Ray Hubbard and has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. Rockwall’s history dates back to the early 19th century when it was first settled by settlers from Tennessee, Arkansas and other parts of the United States. The city was officially incorporated in 1873 and has since grown to a population of over 40,000 people.

Politically, Rockwall is part of Rockwall County, which is represented by Republican Representative Lance Gooden in the U.S. House of Representatives. The county has historically been a Republican stronghold, with Republicans winning every election since 2000. In terms of economy, Rockwall is home to numerous businesses ranging from large corporations to small family-owned businesses that provide goods and services for both residents and visitors alike.

The city also offers an excellent education system with several public school districts including Rockwall Independent School District (RISD), Royse City Independent School District (RCISD) and Rockwall-Heath Independent School District (RHISD). RISD serves more than 12,000 students while RCISD serves close to 5,000 students and RHISD serves close to 3,500 students respectively. Furthermore, there are several private schools within the city as well as higher education institutions such as Eastfield College which provides community college courses for students seeking an associate degree or technical certification program.

Rockwall also offers numerous cultural attractions including historic landmarks such as the Old Mill Park Pavilion that was built in 1895; Lake Pointe Church which was built in 1909; and First Presbyterian Church that was built in 1910; along with shopping centers like The Harbor at Rockwall which features restaurants, stores and entertainment venues; outdoor attractions like Fate Park which features trails for hiking or biking; along with annual festivals such as the Rockwall County Fair held every year in August at Myers Park Event Center.

Population: 17,976. Estimated population in July 2020: 29,354 (+63.3% change)
Males: 8,783 (48.9%), Females: 9,193 (51.1%)

Rockwall County

Zip codes: 75032, 75087.

Median resident age: 36.6 years
Median household income: $65,411
Median house value: $155,600

Races in Rockwall:

Ancestries: United States (13.7%), German (13.3%), English (12.7%), Irish (11.3%), Dutch (2.7%), Scottish (2.6%).

Elevation: 588 feet

Land area: 22.3 square miles

Population

Rockwall, Texas is a city located in the northeastern part of the state and has a population of almost 40,000 people. It is situated in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and has grown rapidly in recent years. The city’s population is largely composed of Caucasians, making up 85% of its inhabitants. African Americans make up 8%, Hispanics 7%, and Asians 2%. Additionally, there are smaller percentages of other racial groups including Native American and Pacific Islander.

Rockwall also has a large age demographic with the median age being 37 years old. The majority of Rockwall’s population is between 25 to 44 years old (34%), followed by those ages 45 to 64 (30%), 15 to 24 (20%), 5 to 14 (13%) and 65+ (3%). There are 48% male residents compared to 52% female residents. The largest percentage of households consists of married couples with children at 27%, while the second largest consists of married couples without children at 22%. Single parent households make up 17% while non-family households account for 16%. Education levels are high in Rockwall with 80% having graduated from high school or higher and 25% having attained a bachelor’s degree or higher.

For population 25 years and over in Rockwall

• High school or higher: 91.4%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 40.1%
• Graduate or professional degree: 12.2%
• Unemployed: 1.5%
• Mean travel time to work: 30.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Rockwall city

• Never married: 19.2%
• Now married: 65.8%
• Separated: 1.4%
• Widowed: 4.2%
• Divorced: 9.3%

5.7% Foreign born (2.1% Latin America, 1.7% Asia, 1.1% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +7,142 (+65.9%).

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