Rockwell, North Carolina
Rockwell: village in North Carolina
About
Rockwell is a village located in the county of Rowan in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,108 and a population density of 476 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,166 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rockwell
| Population | 2,166 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Rowan County |
| Postal code | 28138 |
| Phone Area Codes | 704 |
| Area | 4.43 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.5513,-80.4065 |
| Altitude | 791 feet / 241 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 10:16:17 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 489 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 90℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Rockwell is located at 35°33'5"N 80°24'23"W (35.5512500, -80.4064500).
Rockwell map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Rockwell increased by 2.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,108 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,111 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,106 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,106 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,107 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,112 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,124 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,139 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,149 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,159 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,166 | 0.32% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Rockwell
1Tiger World
4400 Cook Rd, Rockwell, NC 28138, United States View details
Phone: +17042796363 | Website available
2Rockwell Museum
111 E Main St, Rockwell, NC 28138, United States View details
People born in Rockwell (2)
People born in Rockwell, including baseball player Clyde Kluttz, Major League Baseball pitcher Herm Holshouser, .
More notable people
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rockwell, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199494 | Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | Salisbury (NC) | 28146 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rockwell, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| HPT | High Point | 100 West High St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Rockwell.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Post Office | Rockwell (NC) | 28138 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Rockwell, Arkansas census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas with a population of 3,780 people.
- Rockwell, Iowa city in Cerrro Gordo County, Iowa, United States with a population of 979 people.
Other cities in Rowan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rowan County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 33,821 | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States |
| China Grove | 4,249 | Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States |
| Franklin | 3,619 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Spencer | 3,260 | Town in North Carolina |
| Landis | 3,148 | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Granite Quarry | 3,002 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Enochville | 2,925 | Township in Rowan County, North Carolina |
| East Spencer | 1,556 | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Cleveland | 875 | Township in Rowan County, North Carolina |
| Faith | 802 | Human settlement in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rockwell distances to largest North Carolina cities