Rock Valley, Iowa facts for kids
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Rock Valley, Iowa
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| Motto(s):
"Place of opportunities"
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Location of Rock Valley, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Sioux |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.51 sq mi (11.69 km2) |
| • Land | 4.46 sq mi (11.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,059 |
| • Density | 909.89/sq mi (351.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51247
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-68205 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460747 |
Rock Valley is a city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States, along the Rock River. The population was 4,059 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
The first homesteads were established in 1868.
Geography
Rock Valley is located at 43°12′6″N 96°17′47″W / 43.20167°N 96.29639°W (43.201624, -96.296379).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.27 square miles (8.47 km2), of which, 3.22 square miles (8.34 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.
Rock Valley is located on U.S. Route 18.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 100 | — |
| 1890 | 542 | +442.0% |
| 1900 | 1,054 | +94.5% |
| 1910 | 1,198 | +13.7% |
| 1920 | 1,347 | +12.4% |
| 1930 | 1,204 | −10.6% |
| 1940 | 1,507 | +25.2% |
| 1950 | 1,581 | +4.9% |
| 1960 | 1,693 | +7.1% |
| 1970 | 2,205 | +30.2% |
| 1980 | 2,706 | +22.7% |
| 1990 | 2,540 | −6.1% |
| 2000 | 2,702 | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 3,354 | +24.1% |
| 2020 | 4,059 | +21.0% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,354 people, 1,283 households, and 870 families living in the city. The population density was 1,041.6 inhabitants per square mile (402.2/km2). There were 1,356 housing units at an average density of 421.1 per square mile (162.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Asian, 5.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.2% of the population.
There were 1,283 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.16.
The median age in the city was 35.8 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 19.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
Rivers Bend Campground
The Rivers Bend Campground first opened in late October 2009. It was given to the City of Rock Valley by Van Zee Enterprises. Previously used to mine sand and gravel, this former quarry was used to make the campground. The campground was constructed by the major efforts of RC Concrete, the City Crew and students from Northwest Iowa Community College.
Rally In the Valley
The city of Rock Valley hosts a celebration usually in the first week of August. They have the annual tractor pull, car show, parade, & other activities.
Notable people
- Florence Fallgatter, home economist, was born in Rock Valley.
- James Francis Macbride, botanist, was born in Rock Valley.
- Stephen A. Mitchell, politician, was born in Rock Valley.
- Richard Mulder (1938-2022), physician and Minnesota state legislator was born in Rock Valley.
- Katy Olson, politician, was born in Rock Valley.
- Andrew Van Ginkel, football player, was born in Rock Valley
See also
In Spanish: Rock Valley (Iowa) para niños
