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Rockham, South Dakota
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Location in Faulk County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Faulk |
| Platted | 1886 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 22 |
| • Density | 44.18/sq mi (17.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57470
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-55540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267553 |
Rockham is a town in Faulk County, South Dakota, United States, off U.S. Route 212, and was a stop on the old Chicago and North Western Railway. The population was 22 at the 2020 census.
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History
Rockham was platted in 1886. It was named after Rockhampton, in Australia. A post office has been in operation in Rockham since 1887.
The Chicago & North Western Railway constructed a rail line from Redfield to Faulkton in 1886. Rockham was founded as a stop on the railway that year, in 1886 on land originally homesteaded by Anders Opperud, and was incorporated on March 4, 1909. Rockham's first school, the F.M. Brown School, was erected in 1884; the Rockham Public School was built in 1915. Rockham received its first telephone service in 1903 and electrical power was distributed throughout the city in 1919.
In 1925, the Rockham Public School was damaged by a tornado.
In 1970, the Chicago & North Western Railway abandoned its rail line from Redfield to Gettysburg, leaving Rockham without rail service for hauling grain.
The Rockham Public School closed in 1972.
Rockham celebrated its centennial on July 4–6, 1986.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 286 | — | |
| 1920 | 347 | 21.3% | |
| 1930 | 288 | −17.0% | |
| 1940 | 220 | −23.6% | |
| 1950 | 113 | −48.6% | |
| 1960 | 197 | 74.3% | |
| 1970 | 60 | −69.5% | |
| 1980 | 52 | −13.3% | |
| 1990 | 48 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 53 | 10.4% | |
| 2010 | 33 | −37.7% | |
| 2020 | 22 | −33.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 33 people, 13 households, and 6 families residing in the town. The population density was 66.0 inhabitants per square mile (25.5/km2). There were 28 housing units at an average density of 56.0 per square mile (21.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.
There were 13 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, and 53.8% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% 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 4.00.
The median age in the town was 34.5 years. 36.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 21.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 60.6% male and 39.4% female.
See also
In Spanish: Rockham (Dakota del Sur) para niños
