Rockdale, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rockdale, Wisconsin
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Location of Rockdale in Dane County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 207 |
| • Density | 768.68/sq mi (296.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-68725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1572479 |
| Website | http://www.villageofrockdale.com/ |
Rockdale is a small village located in Dane County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 207 people lived there. This makes Rockdale the smallest village or town in Dane County.
The village is divided into two parts by the Koshkonong Creek. Rockdale is also part of the larger Madison area. This area is known as the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Where is Rockdale Located?
Rockdale is found within the Town of Christiana. Its exact location is at coordinates 42.972476 degrees North and 89.033886 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.62 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.23 square miles (0.60 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.026 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Rockdale?
The number of people living in Rockdale has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 139 | — | |
| 1930 | 135 | −2.9% | |
| 1940 | 136 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 161 | 18.4% | |
| 1960 | 191 | 18.6% | |
| 1970 | 172 | −9.9% | |
| 1980 | 200 | 16.3% | |
| 1990 | 235 | 17.5% | |
| 2000 | 214 | −8.9% | |
| 2010 | 214 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 207 | −3.3% | |
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In 2010, the census showed that 214 people lived in Rockdale. There were 89 households, which are groups of people living together. About 60 of these households were families.
Most of the people in Rockdale were White (99.1%). A small number were Asian (0.5%) or from two or more races (0.5%). About 1.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Rockdale in 2010 was 39 years old. About 24.3% of residents were under 18. About 11.7% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (53.7%) was male.
Images for kids
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A sign welcoming visitors to Rockdale, Wisconsin.
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A map showing Rockdale's location in Dane County, Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Rockdale (Wisconsin) para niños
