City · Texas
Rowlett, Texas
Rowlett, city, mostly in Dallas County (88.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Rockwall County, Texas. Rowlett had 67,890 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 62,535 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 65,463 (±54). GEOID 4863572.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
67,890
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 62,535 · ACS 2020-2024: 65,463 ±54
Median household income
$112,081
±$7,708 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$368,800
±$8,626 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,990
±$128 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Rowlett and what county is it in?
Rowlett is a city mostly in Dallas County (88.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Rockwall County, Texas. It covers 20.7 square miles of land, 3,014 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rowlett is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | 55,017 | 88.0% |
| Rockwall County | 7,518 | 12.0% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rowlett, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 67,890 people lived in Rowlett on July 1, 2025, up 8.5% since 2020, in line with Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 62,535 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 65,463 (±54).
| Measure | Rowlett | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 65,463 ±54 | 2,621,179 | +1,670 |
| Households | 23,352 ±614 | 982,737 | +2,191 |
| Average household size | 2.79 ±0.07 | 2.63 | −0.21 |
| Housing units | 24,216 ±670 | 1,064,965 | +2,382 |
Rowlett's population since 2000
From 44,503 in 2000 to 67,890 in 2025: up 52.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rowlett as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Rowlett?
The median resident of Rowlett is 39.9 years old; 22.4% are under 18 and 13.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.7%. 14.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rowlett | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 ±1.9 | 34.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.4% ±1.6 pts | 25.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.8% ±1.2 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±1.4 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.7% ±2.7 pts | 41.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.3% ±3.1 pts | 26.4% | −5.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.8% ±3.1 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.0% ±1.2 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±0.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.9% ±1.9 pts | 24.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.9% ±2.9 pts | 42.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±1.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 9.5% ±1.2 pts | 10.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.4% ±2.1 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2% ±1.2 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.9% ±2.2 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.1% ±1.4 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.2% ±2.1 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Rowlett earn?
Half of Rowlett's 23,352 households earn less than $112,081 a year (±$7,708), against $76,547 in Dallas County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $124,405 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $12,324 after inflation. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rowlett | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,081 ±$7,708 | $76,547 | −$12,324 |
| Mean household income | $127,635 ±$5,769 | $112,403 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,206 ±$2,233 | $42,559 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.1% ±1.6 pts | 13.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.0% ±3.5 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.1% ±2.0 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% ±0.3 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.1% ±0.8 pts | 92.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Rowlett?
Owners occupy 75.2% of Rowlett's occupied homes and renters 24.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $368,800 by its owner (±$8,626). The median renter pays $1,990 a month including utilities, and 47.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rowlett | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $368,800 ±$8,626 | $303,000 | +$87,217 |
| Median gross rent | $1,990 ±$128 | $1,565 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.2% ±9.3 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,366 ±$65 | $2,166 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.2% ±2.8 pts | 50.8% | −10.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.8% ±2.8 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Housing units | 24,216 ±670 | 1,064,965 | +2,382 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4% ±3.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.2% ±2.4 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7% ±1.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 20.8% ±3.2 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4% ±0.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Rowlett building?
Builders took permits for 1,018 new housing units in Rowlett in 2025 (110 in single-family houses), 15.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Rowlett work and get to work?
73.7% of Rowlett's workers drive alone and 18.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Rowlett | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.1% ±2.6 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±0.9 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.7% ±2.6 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0% ±1.7 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.4% ±2.4 pts | 15.7% | +11.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.2 min ±1.2 | 26.8 min | −2.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Rowlett?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Rowlett, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $89,415 (Tract 181.57) to $141,673 (Tract 181.43).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 181.40Dallas County | 6,633 | $92,683 |
| Tract 181.35Dallas County | 5,903 | $91,661 |
| Tract 403.01Rockwall County | 6,150 | $134,430 |
| Tract 181.56Dallas County | 5,184 | $111,080 |
| Tract 181.34Dallas County | 5,116 | $97,422 |
| Tract 181.43Dallas County | 6,866 | $141,673 |
| Tract 181.45Dallas County | 5,346 | $130,970 |
| Tract 181.50Dallas County | 4,295 | $99,359 |
| Tract 181.49Dallas County | 3,802 | $139,375 |
| Tract 181.33Dallas County | 3,753 | $90,720 |
| Tract 181.57Dallas County | 4,127 | $89,415 |
| Tract 181.44Dallas County | 3,803 | $119,868 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Rowlett) · Census block assignment files
How does Rowlett compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rowlett is the 575th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 61st-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Rowlett ranks 144th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 61st | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 270th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 94th | 979 |
| Median household income | 144th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 189th | 978 |
| Median home value | 160th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 75th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 636th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 190th | 877 |
| Median age | 300th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 395th | 973 |
| Work from home | 151st | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 236th | 976 |
Rowlett's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Rowlett with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Rowlett?
7 of the 57 figures for Rowlett on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Rowlett are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Rowlett.