Rowlett, Texas facts for kids
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Rowlett, Texas
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Rowlett Municipal Building
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Location of Rowlett in Dallas County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Dallas, Rockwall |
| Founded | 1840s |
| Incorporated | 1952 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager, Home Rule |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.819 sq mi (53.921 km2) |
| • Land | 20.748 sq mi (53.736 km2) |
| • Water | 0.071 sq mi (0.184 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 62,535 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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66,813 |
| • Rank | US: 573rd TX: 59th |
| • Density | 3,220/sq mi (1,243/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
75030, 75088, 75089
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 972, and 945 |
| FIPS code | 48-63572 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411007 |
| Sales tax | 8.25% |
Rowlett is a city in Texas, United States. It is located in Dallas and Rockwall Counties. Rowlett is an eastern suburb of Dallas.
The city is known for being a growing community. It has seen a lot of new buildings and projects. Rowlett is also located right on Lake Ray Hubbard.
In 2020, about 62,535 people lived in Rowlett. By 2023, the population grew to an estimated 66,813 people.
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History of Rowlett
Rowlett gets its name from Rowlett Creek. This creek flows into Lake Ray Hubbard. It is a big branch of the east fork of the Trinity River.
The creek was named after Daniel Rowlett. He moved to Bonham, Texas, in 1835. Daniel Rowlett did not have any direct connection with the town itself.
Early Beginnings and Growth
The first post office in the area opened on April 5, 1880. It was first called "Morris." This name came from the Postmaster, Austin Morris.
Later, the town was renamed "Rowlett." In 1886, the Dallas and Greenville Railway built tracks through the town. This connected Dallas with Greenville, Texas.
In 1921, Rowlett was a stop on the Bankhead Highway. This was an important road for travel.
Becoming a City
Rowlett officially became a city in 1952. At that time, only 250 people lived there. In the 1960s, the town did not grow much. This was because Interstate 30 was built and bypassed Rowlett.
After Lake Ray Hubbard was finished in 1971, Rowlett started to grow very fast.
- By 1973, the population was 1,600.
- By 1989, it grew to 10,573.
- By 1990, it reached 23,260.
- By 2000, the population was 44,503.
Recent Events and Development
In 2013, there were discussions in Rowlett about opening prayers at city meetings. Community groups talked about how these prayers should be handled. The city decided that prayers should be given by members of local religious groups.
On December 26, 2015, a very strong tornado hit Rowlett. It caused a lot of damage to homes and businesses. A city water tower was also damaged. This water tower was later taken down in 2017.
In 2019, Rowlett announced big plans for a new community. This project is called Sapphire Bay. It will be built on 116 acres of land.
Sapphire Bay will be Texas's first resort with a man-made lagoon. It will have a large hotel with 500 rooms. The project also plans to include:
- A surf village and water park
- Over 1,500 homes
- Shops, restaurants, and entertainment areas
- Over 20 acres of parks and trails
- A marina with 1,000 boat slips
Geography and Climate
Rowlett covers a total area of about 20.8 square miles (53.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers), is water.
| Climate data for Rowlett, Texas | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 56 (13) |
60 (16) |
66 (19) |
75 (24) |
82 (28) |
90 (32) |
94 (34) |
95 (35) |
88 (31) |
79 (26) |
67 (19) |
57 (14) |
76 (24) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 34 (1) |
39 (4) |
46 (8) |
54 (12) |
64 (18) |
71 (22) |
74 (23) |
74 (23) |
66 (19) |
55 (13) |
46 (8) |
36 (2) |
55 (13) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.45 (62) |
3.09 (78) |
3.67 (93) |
3.44 (87) |
5.17 (131) |
4.47 (114) |
2.02 (51) |
1.85 (47) |
3.17 (81) |
4.55 (116) |
3.55 (90) |
3.22 (82) |
40.65 (1,032) |
People and Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,015 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,243 | 121.0% | |
| 1980 | 7,522 | 235.4% | |
| 1990 | 23,260 | 209.2% | |
| 2000 | 44,503 | 91.3% | |
| 2010 | 56,199 | 26.3% | |
| 2020 | 62,535 | 11.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 66,813 | 18.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census Texas Almanac: 1850-2000 2020 Census |
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Rowlett is a diverse city. The 2020 census showed that 62,535 people lived there. There were 21,494 households and 16,976 families.
The population density was about 3,014 people per square mile.
- About 23.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 6.1% were under 5 years old.
- About 11.7% were 65 years or older.
Racial and Ethnic Backgrounds
The table below shows the different racial and ethnic groups in Rowlett:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 34,417 | 34,556 | 30,294 | 77.34% | 61.49% | 48.44% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 3,959 | 7,397 | 10,871 | 8.90% | 13.16% | 17.38% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 164 | 228 | 245 | 0.37% | 0.41% | 0.39% |
| Asian (NH) | 1,473 | 3,649 | 4,964 | 3.31% | 6.49% | 7.94% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 24 | 14 | 33 | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Some other race alone (NH) | 53 | 84 | 237 | 0.12% | 0.15% | 0.38% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 514 | 986 | 2,634 | 1.15% | 1.75% | 4.21% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3,899 | 9,285 | 13,257 | 8.76% | 16.52% | 21.20% |
| Total | 44,503 | 56,199 | 62,535 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.00% |
Education in Rowlett
Students in Rowlett attend schools in two different school districts.
- The Dallas County part of Rowlett is in the Garland Independent School District.
- The Rockwall County part of Rowlett is in the Rockwall Independent School District.
Local Schools
Several schools are located within Rowlett city limits:
- Elementary Schools: Back, Stephens, Dorsey, Giddens-Steadham, Herfurth, Keeley, Pearson, Rowlett, Cullins-Lakepoint, and Liberty Grove.
- Middle Schools: Coyle and Schrade.
- High Schools: Rowlett High School.
Garland ISD has a "free choice" program. This means students can choose to attend any school in the district. However, if a school is full, students who don't live in that school's zone might not get a spot. They would then go to their second or third choice school. If students choose a school outside their zone, the district does not provide bus service.
Not all Rowlett students go to Rowlett High School. Some are zoned for Sachse High School in the city of Sachse. Students in the Rockwall ISD part of Rowlett are zoned for Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary, Williams Middle School, and Rockwall High School.
Colleges and Universities
For higher education, residents in Dallas County are zoned to Dallas College. Residents in Rockwall County are zoned to Collin College.
Transportation
Getting around Rowlett and to other cities is easy.
- DART provides public transportation. The Downtown Rowlett station on the Blue Line connects Rowlett to Dallas.
- Major roads include President George Bush Turnpike, Interstate 30, and Texas State Highway 66.
Tallest Buildings
Rowlett has several tall buildings. Many of the newest and tallest are part of the Sapphire Bay development.
| Rank | Name | Height ft (m) |
Floors | Year | Notes |
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| 1 | Surfside Apartments at Sapphire Bay | 67 (20) | 6 | 2024 | This is the tallest building in Rowlett. It is still being built, but it has reached its full height. |
| 2 | The View at Sapphire Bay | 55 (16) | 5 | 2024 | This is the second tallest building in Rowlett. It is also still being built, but it has reached its full height. |
| 3 | Terra Largo Apartments | 50 (15) | 5 | 2018 | This is the tallest building outside of the Sapphire Bay area. It is the 3rd tallest in Rowlett. |
| 4 | Rowlett Office Tower | 48 (14) | 4 | 2009 | This is the tallest office building in Rowlett. It is the 4th tallest overall. |
| 5 | Rowlett station apartments | 45 (13) | 4 | 2023 | This is the 5th tallest building in Rowlett. |
| 6 | Home2 Suites by Hilton Rowlett Rockwall Marina | 42 (12) | 4 | 2021 | This is the tallest hotel in Rowlett. It is the 6th tallest building overall. |
| 7 | Village of Rowlett | 38 (11) | 3 | 2018 | This is the tallest building in Downtown Rowlett. It is the 7th tallest overall. |
| 8 | Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe | 36 (10) | 3 | 1987 | This is the tallest hospital in Rowlett. It is the 8th tallest building overall. |
See also
In Spanish: Rowlett (Texas) para niños
