Rockwall County, Texas
Rockwall County: County in Texas, United States
About
Rockwall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 78,337 and a population density of 203 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 109,888 inhabitants. Its county seat is Rockwall. The county was created 152 years ago in 1873.
Rockwall County is located northeast of Dallas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. As of the 2020 census, the population was 106,772 making it the 17th most populous county in Texas. The county seat is Rockwall.
History
Early history
Rockwall County was formed in 1873 from portions of Kaufman County. It was named for a subterranean rock wall that ran through the county.
Recent growth
The county has experienced rapid population growth since the 1970s as suburban expansion spread from Dallas.
Economy
Technology
With a highly educated workforce, technology and telecommunications companies have located in Rockwall County.
Healthcare
Major healthcare providers like Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital are top employers.
Distribution
With its central metroplex location, Rockwall County houses many shipping and logistics facilities.
Attractions
Popular attractions include:
- The Harbor - upscale outdoor shopping and dining district
- Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club - Top 100 golf course in Texas
- Harry Myers Park and Zoo - petting zoo and recreational facilities
Quick Facts about Rockwall County
| Population : | 109,888 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Area : | 385 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 15% |
| Land as percent of area : | 85% |
| Named for : | Rockwall |
| Altitude : | 548 feet / 167 meters |
| Capital : | Rockwall |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1873 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:14:39 (16th May 2025) |
| Density : | 285 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 28.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rockwall County is located at 32°53'52"N 96°24'28"W (32.8977300, -96.4077700). It has 4 neighbors: Collin County, Dallas County, Hunt County and Kaufman County.
Rockwall County map
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The largest city of Rockwall County is Rockwall with a population of 47,415. Other cities include, Fate population 17,434, Royse City population 14,702, Heath population 9,718 and McLendon-Chisholm population 3,815. See all Rockwall County cities & populated places.
Rockwall County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rockwall County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwall | 47,415 | A city in Rockwall County, Texas. |
| Fate | 17,434 | City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States |
| Royse City | 14,702 | City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States |
| Heath | 9,718 | City in Texas, USA |
| McLendon-Chisholm | 3,815 | City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States |
| Mobile City | 210 | City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Rockwall County
Rockwall County has 4 neighbours.
- Collin County county in Texas, United States
- Dallas County county in Texas, United States
- Hunt County county in Texas, United States
- Kaufman County county in Texas, United States
- Rockwall
Demographics
The population of Rockwall County increased by 28.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 78,337 | - | census |
| 2011 | 81,045 | 3.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 82,710 | 2.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 84,670 | 2.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 87,064 | 2.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 90,170 | 3.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 93,421 | 3.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 96,824 | 3.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 100,546 | 3.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 104,915 | 4.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 109,888 | 4.53% | estimation process |
People born in Rockwall County (1)
American lawyer Henry Wade was born in Rockwall County
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
