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Rockwell, NC


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Rockwell, North Carolina

Rockwell, North Carolina, in Rowan county, is 13 miles NE of Concord, North Carolina (center to center) and 33 miles NE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is part of the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,971 people people live in Rockwell.

The People and Families of Rockwell

In Rockwell, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rockwell had a median family income of $47,935. Rockwell does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($250) in Rockwell than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Rockwell Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Rockwell, about 77% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Rockwell, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Rockwell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 9%Rockwell Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 17%Rockwell Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Rockwell, NC

Comparing Rockwell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population66
Racial Diversity61
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime59
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