Rock, Rock County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Rock, Wisconsin
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Town hall
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Location in Rock County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.0 sq mi (77.8 km2) |
| • Land | 29.5 sq mi (76.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,981 |
| • Density | 113.0/sq mi (43.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-68600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584048 |
| Website | http://www.townofrockwi.gov |
The Town of Rock is a community located in Rock County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,981 people lived there. The small community of Afton is also part of the Town of Rock.
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What is the Town of Rock Like?
How Big is the Town of Rock?
The Town of Rock covers about 30 square miles (77.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 29.5 square miles (76.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in the Town of Rock?
In 2000, there were 3,338 people living in the town. There were 1,304 households, which are groups of people living together. About 903 of these were families.
The population density was about 113 people per square mile. This means that, on average, 113 people lived in each square mile of land.
Most people in the town were White (95.48%). Other groups included African American (1.20%), Native American (0.30%), and Asian (0.39%). About 2.10% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
About 31.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (54.6%) were married couples. About 10.1% were single mothers with no husband present.
The average household had 2.52 people. The average family had 2.93 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 24.4% were under 18 years old. About 30.2% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age was 37 years. This means half the people were younger than 37, and half were older.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in the town was $46,151 per year. For families, the average income was $54,868 per year.
About 5.5% of all people in the town lived below the poverty line. This included 5.7% of those under 18 and 7.3% of those 65 or older.
How Do People Get Around?
Transportation Options in the Town of Rock
The Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport is located nearby. This airport helps people travel by air.
There are also bus services available. The Beloit Transit and the Janesville Transit System work together. They run a bus route called the Beloit-Janesville Express through the town.
Images for kids
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The Town Hall building.
See also
In Spanish: Rock (condado de Rock, Wisconsin) para niños
