Rockbridge, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rockbridge, Wisconsin
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Location of Rockbridge, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Land | 36.2 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 721 |
| • Density | 19.9/sq mi (7.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-68675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584050 |
Rockbridge is a small town in Richland County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 721 people lived there. Two small communities, also called Rockbridge and Buck Creek, are part of this town.
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Town Geography and Natural Features
Rockbridge covers about 36.2 square miles (93.7 square kilometers) of land. Almost all of this area is land, with very little water.
Pier Park and the Natural Rock Bridge
Pier Park is a special place in Rockbridge. It is located along the Pine River. The town gets its name from a unique natural rock bridge found in this park. This bridge crosses over the river.
Historical Importance of Pier Park
Pier Park also has two important historical markers. One marker tells about the amazing rock formation itself. The other marker explains that this park was a campsite during the Black Hawk War in 1832. This war was a conflict between Native Americans and the United States.
People Living in Rockbridge
In 2000, there were 721 people living in Rockbridge. This means there were about 19.9 people for every square mile. Most of the people living here were White (about 98%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 263 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 37% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70%) were married couples. About 23% of households were not families, meaning they were individuals living alone or roommates.
The average household had about 2.74 people. The average family had about 3.17 people.
Age Groups in the Town
The people in Rockbridge were spread out across different age groups:
- About 30% were under 18 years old.
- About 4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Rockbridge was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were about 110 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Rockbridge was about $41,563 per year. For families, the average income was about $45,804 per year.
About 8.5% of all people in Rockbridge lived below the poverty line. This included about 14% of children under 18 and about 9% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Rockbridge (Wisconsin) para niños
