Rockford, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rockford, Iowa
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Rockford IA Logo Road sign
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Home of the Devonian Fossils
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Location of Rockford, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Floyd |
| Incorporated | March 19, 1878 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
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| • Total | 758 |
| • Density | 1,216.69/sq mi (470.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50468
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-68070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460752 |
Rockford is a small city in Floyd County, Iowa, in the United States. It's located where two rivers, the Shell Rock River and the Winnebago River, meet. In 2020, about 758 people lived there. The city's post office has been open since 1855.
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Where is Rockford Located?
Rockford is found at specific coordinates on a map: 43.052833 degrees north and -92.949203 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 0.63 square miles (1.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Rockford?
Rockford's population has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city at different times:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 739 | — |
| 1890 | 1,010 | +36.7% |
| 1900 | 1,080 | +6.9% |
| 1910 | 916 | −15.2% |
| 1920 | 1,031 | +12.6% |
| 1930 | 996 | −3.4% |
| 1940 | 1,054 | +5.8% |
| 1950 | 979 | −7.1% |
| 1960 | 941 | −3.9% |
| 1970 | 902 | −4.1% |
| 1980 | 1,012 | +12.2% |
| 1990 | 863 | −14.7% |
| 2000 | 907 | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 860 | −5.2% |
| 2020 | 758 | −11.9% |
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Rockford's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 758 people living in Rockford. There were 332 households and 205 families. This means there were about 1,217 people per square mile (470 per square kilometer).
Most people in Rockford are White (94.3%). Other groups include Black or African American (1.1%), Native American (0.3%), Asian (0.3%), and Pacific Islander (0.1%). About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 24.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (47.9%) were married couples. The median age in the city was 44.3 years old.
Rockford's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 860 people living in Rockford. There were 374 households and 235 families. The population density was about 1,365 people per square mile (527 per square kilometer).
The racial makeup was mostly White (99.1%). Other groups included African American (0.2%), Native American (0.1%), and Asian (0.1%). About 0.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.7% of households had children under 18. The median age was 39.8 years.
Schools in Rockford
The Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the Rockford area.
Amazing Fossils in Rockford
Rockford is famous for its amazing fossils! Just west of the city is the Floyd County Fossil and Prairie Park Center. This is a special nature center where you can find fossils.
This park used to be a clay pit for a company that made bricks. In 1990, Floyd County bought the land. Now, it's a public park where visitors can explore.
Many different types of ancient sea creatures are found here. They are from the Devonian period, which was millions of years ago. You can find lots of brachiopods, which are like ancient shellfish.
What makes this place so special is how the fossils formed. The soft ocean-bottom sediment here never turned into hard rock. This means the fossils often come out whole and look like museum pieces! It's also one of the few places in the United States where you can collect fossils for free.
Famous People from Rockford
Rockford has been home to several notable people:
- Jeremy Davies, an actor.
- Jon Tumilson, a brave Navy Seal.
- Fred (1876–1932) and August Duesenberg (1879–1955), who were brothers known for making cars.
- Robert James Waller (1939–2017), an author and photographer. He was also a dean at the University of Northern Iowa. He is most famous for his book The Bridges of Madison County.
See also
In Spanish: Rockford (Iowa) para niños
