Rock Creek, Ohio facts for kids
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Rock Creek, Ohio
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Rock Creek School
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Location of Rock Creek, Ohio
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Location of Rock Creek in Ashtabula County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashtabula |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
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| • Total | 667 |
| • Density | 750.28/sq mi (289.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44084
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-67846 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1061619 |
Rock Creek is a small village located in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 667 people. Rock Creek is part of the Ashtabula micropolitan area. This means it is a smaller town connected to a larger city, Ashtabula. It is about 45 miles (72 km) northeast of Cleveland.
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Exploring Rock Creek's Location
Rock Creek is found where two rivers meet: Rock Creek and the Grand River. This location makes it a unique place.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of 0.89 square miles (2.30 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Rock Creek's Population History
The number of people living in Rock Creek has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from 1860 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 443 | — | |
| 1870 | 491 | 10.8% | |
| 1880 | 558 | 13.6% | |
| 1890 | 448 | −19.7% | |
| 1900 | 478 | 6.7% | |
| 1910 | 455 | −4.8% | |
| 1920 | 483 | 6.2% | |
| 1930 | 476 | −1.4% | |
| 1940 | 492 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 604 | 22.8% | |
| 1960 | 673 | 11.4% | |
| 1970 | 731 | 8.6% | |
| 1980 | 652 | −10.8% | |
| 1990 | 553 | −15.2% | |
| 2000 | 584 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 529 | −9.4% | |
| 2020 | 667 | 26.1% | |
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Understanding the 2010 Census Data
In 2010, there were 529 people living in Rock Creek. These people lived in 196 households, with 137 of them being families. The village had about 594 people per square mile (229 people per square kilometer). There were also 218 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most of the people in Rock Creek were White (97.5%). A smaller number were African American (1.5%) or Asian (0.2%). About 0.8% of the people were from two or more races. A very small number (0.2%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (38.3%) had children under 18 living with them. About 44.4% were married couples. Some households were led by a single parent, either a mother (16.3%) or a father (9.2%). About 30.1% of households were not families.
The average age in the village was 36.8 years old. About 27.2% of residents were under 18. About 9.3% were between 18 and 24. Most people (27.6%) were between 25 and 44 years old. About 24.6% were between 45 and 64, and 11.3% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more males (50.5%) than females (49.5%).
Education for Rock Creek Students
Children living in Rock Creek attend schools that are part of the Jefferson Local School District. The schools that serve the village are:
- Rock Creek Elementary School – for students in grades K-6
- Jefferson Area Junior High School – for students in grades 6-7
- Jefferson Area High School – for students in grades 9-12
Famous People from Rock Creek
Some notable people have come from Rock Creek:
- Lewis Sperry Chafer: He was a theologian, which means he studied religion. He also started the Dallas Theological Seminary.
- Theodore Newcomb: He was an American social psychologist. This means he studied how people think, feel, and behave in social situations. He was also a professor and an author.
