Rockdale, Illinois facts for kids
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Rockdale
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"Harmony And Industry"
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Location of Rockdale in Will County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 sq mi (3.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.41 sq mi (3.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,012 |
| • Density | 1,425.94/sq mi (550.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60436
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-64902 |
Rockdale is a small village located in Will County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,976 people lived there. The village has a special motto: "Harmony And Industry."
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Where is Rockdale Located?
Rockdale is found at coordinates 41.507480 N, -88.115233 W. It is right next to the city of Joliet, to its south. The village is also about 36 miles (58 km) southwest of the big city of Chicago.
How Big is Rockdale?
According to information from 2010, Rockdale covers an area of about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
When Was Rockdale Founded?
Rockdale was started in 1894. A group of local business people worked together to create the village.
How Many People Live in Rockdale?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,101 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,478 | 34.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,701 | 15.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,532 | −9.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,393 | −9.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,272 | −8.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,015 | 58.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,913 | −5.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,709 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,888 | 10.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,976 | 4.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,012 | 1.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,888 people living in Rockdale. These people lived in 762 households, and 473 of these were families. The village had about 2,377 people per square mile (918 per square kilometer).
Who Lives in Rockdale?
In 2000, most people in Rockdale were White (82.89%). Other groups included African American (0.85%), Native American (0.48%), and Asian (0.37%). About 10.86% of the people were from other backgrounds. Also, 21.98% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (45.0%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.47 people, and the average family had 3.11 people.
Important Services in Rockdale
Emergency Services
Rockdale has its own fire department, called the Rockdale Fire Protection District. They help put out fires. For medical emergencies, Daley's Ambulance provides services. The Rockdale Police Department keeps the village safe.
Getting Around: Transportation
You can use Pace buses to travel in Rockdale. Route 505 connects the village to downtown Joliet and other places. The village is also served by an old train line, the former Rock Island Main Line.
