Rockwell, North Carolina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rockwell, North Carolina
Town
Location of Rockwell, North Carolina
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Rowan
Area
• Total	1.85 sq mi (4.79 km2)
• Land	1.85 sq mi (4.79 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	781 ft (238 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,302
• Density	1,245.67/sq mi (480.94/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	28138
Area code(s)	704
FIPS code	37-57340
GNIS feature ID	2407232

Rockwell is a small town located in Rowan County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,302 people lived there.

A Look Back: Rockwell's History

Rockwell is home to several important historical buildings. The George Matthias Bernhardt House, Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church, and Zion Lutheran Church are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their special historical value.

Where is Rockwell? Geography Facts

Rockwell is a town that covers about 1.7 square miles (4.79 square kilometers) of land. It does not have any large bodies of water within its borders. The town is located in Rowan County, which is in the central part of North Carolina.

Who Lives in Rockwell? Population Details

Rockwell's population has grown steadily over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the town during different census years:

Rockwell's Population in 2020

The 2020 United States census counted 2,302 people living in Rockwell. There were 769 households and 556 families in the town.

Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Rockwell in 2020:

Learning in Rockwell: Schools and Education

Rockwell has several schools that help kids learn and grow. These include:

• Rockwell Elementary School (their mascot is the Rockets!)
• Rockwell Christian School
• Shive Elementary School
• Grace Academy

Rockwell Elementary School has a long history. It was first built in 1928 and was known as Rockwell School. It brought together students from eighteen smaller schoolhouses in eastern Rowan County. For many years, it taught students from first grade all the way through twelfth grade.

In 1959, the school changed to only teach grades 1-6. Kindergarten was added in 1973, making it a K-6 school. Then, in 1990, all elementary schools in Rowan County became K-5 schools, which is how Rockwell Elementary still operates today.

Reading and Resources: The Library

If you love to read, Rockwell has a great place for you! The East Branch of the Rowan Public Library is located right in Rockwell. The main library facility is in Salisbury, but this branch makes it easy for Rockwell residents to borrow books and use library resources.

Places of Worship in Rockwell

Rockwell is home to many different churches and places of worship. Here are some of them:

See also

In Spanish: Rockwell (Carolina del Norte) para niños