Rockwell, Iowa
Rockwell: City in Cerrro Gordo County, Iowa, United States
About
Rockwell is a city located in the county of Cerro Gordo in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,039 and a population density of 135 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 979 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rockwell
| Population : | 979 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Cerro Gordo County |
| Different from : | Rockwell City |
| Postal code : | 50469 |
| Area : | 7.72 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,115 feet / 340 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:35:09 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 127 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rockwell is located at 42°59'7"N 93°11'31"W (42.9852400, -93.1918700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Rockwell
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rockwell decreased by 6.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,039 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,042 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,038 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,028 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,027 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,009 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,007 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,000 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 995 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 990 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 979 | -1.12% | estimation process |
Schools in Rockwell
College & universities near Rockwell, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153409 | Purdue University Global-Mason City | Mason City (IA) | 50401 |
Post offices near Rockwell
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Post Office | Rockwell (IA) | 50469 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Rockwell , Arkansas census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas with a population of 3,780 people.
- Rockwell , North Carolina village in North Carolina with a population of 2,166 people.
Other cities in Cerro Gordo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cerro Gordo County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mason City | 26,931 | City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa |
| Clear Lake | 7,517 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Ventura | 706 | Human settlement in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Thornton | 401 | Human settlement in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Meservey | 237 | Human settlement in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Swaledale | 157 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Rock Falls | 146 | City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States |
| Dougherty | 56 | Township in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa |
