Rock Falls, Iowa facts for kids
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Rock Falls, Iowa
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Location of Rock Falls, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Cerro Gordo |
| Incorporated | July 17, 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 150 |
| • Density | 724.64/sq mi (279.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50467
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-68025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460739 |
Rock Falls is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States, along the Shell Rock River. The population was 150 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area. A post office named Shell Rock Falls opened in 1855; in 1872 this was changed to Rock Falls.
Geography
Rock Falls is located at 43°12′22″N 93°5′10″W / 43.20611°N 93.08611°W (43.206223, -93.086145).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 221 | — |
| 1880 | 221 | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 122 | −44.8% |
| 1900 | 124 | +1.6% |
| 1910 | 87 | −29.8% |
| 1920 | 85 | −2.3% |
| 1930 | 109 | +28.2% |
| 1940 | 153 | +40.4% |
| 1950 | 139 | −9.2% |
| 1960 | 156 | +12.2% |
| 1970 | 150 | −3.8% |
| 1980 | 196 | +30.7% |
| 1990 | 155 | −20.9% |
| 2000 | 170 | +9.7% |
| 2010 | 155 | −8.8% |
| 2020 | 150 | −3.2% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 150 people, 70 households, and 46 families residing in the city. The population density was 724.8 inhabitants per square mile (279.9/km2). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 347.9 per square mile (134.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.0% from other races and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 2.7% of the population.
Of the 70 households, 30.0% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 10.0% were cohabitating couples, 12.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 20.0% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 34.3% of all households were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 45.0 years. 18.7% of the residents were under the age of 20; 6.7% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 and 44; 19.3% were from 45 and 64; and 30.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 155 people, 68 households, and 50 families residing in the city. The population density was 738.1 inhabitants per square mile (285.0/km2). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 352.4 per square mile (136.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.6% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races.
There were 68 households, of which 22.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.5% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.64.
The median age in the city was 49.5 years. 14.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 27.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.
Education
Rock Falls' public schools are operated by the Central Springs Community School District, established on July 1, 2011, by the merger of North Central Community School District and Nora Springs–Rock Falls Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Rock Falls (Iowa) para niños
