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Rockwell, Arkansas
Location in Garland County and the state of Arkansas
Location in Garland County and the state of Arkansas
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Garland
Area
 • Total 4.33 sq mi (11.21 km2)
 • Land 3.27 sq mi (8.48 km2)
 • Water 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2)
Elevation
446 ft (136 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,548
 • Density 1,389.98/sq mi (536.60/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71913
Area code(s) 501
FIPS code 05-60110
GNIS feature ID 2403489

Rockwell is a place in Garland County, Arkansas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but does not have its own local government. In 2010, about 3,780 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 4,548 people.

Where is Rockwell Located?

Rockwell is in the state of Arkansas. It is part of Garland County. The area is measured by the United States Census Bureau.

Land and Water Areas

Rockwell covers a total area of about 4.2 square miles (10.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 3.1 square miles (8.0 square kilometers). The rest is water, making up about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). This means about 25% of Rockwell's area is water.

Who Lives in Rockwell?

The number of people living in Rockwell has changed over time. The United States Census Bureau counts the population every ten years.

Population Changes Over Time

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 4,548
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, there were 4,548 people living in Rockwell. These people lived in 1,910 households. About 1,287 of these households were families.

Different Backgrounds of People

Rockwell is home to people from many different backgrounds. Here is a look at the racial makeup of the population in 2020:

Rockwell racial composition
Group Number of People Percentage
White (not Hispanic) 3,789 83.31%
Black or African American (not Hispanic) 218 4.79%
Native American 20 0.44%
Asian 62 1.36%
Pacific Islander 2 0.04%
Other/Mixed 245 5.39%
Hispanic or Latino 212 4.66%

Education in Rockwell

Students in Rockwell attend schools in the Lake Hamilton School District. This district provides education for children living in the area.

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