Rockland, Brown County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rockland, Wisconsin
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Rockland town hall
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Location in Brown County and the state of Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.9 sq mi (56.7 km2) |
| • Land | 21.3 sq mi (55.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,734 |
| • Density | 81/sq mi (31.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-68875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584055 |
Rockland is a small town located in Brown County, which is in the state of Wisconsin in the United States. In 2010, about 1,734 people lived here.
Where is Rockland Located?
Rockland is found in the southern part of Brown County. The city of De Pere is just north of it. The Fox River forms the northwest edge of the town. Downtown Green Bay is about 11 miles (18 km) north.
The town covers a total area of about 21.9 square miles (56.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 21.3 square miles (55.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.4 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Rockland?
In 2000, a study of the population showed that 1,522 people lived in Rockland. Most of the people were White (99.15%). A small number were Native American or from two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 483 households, which means 483 groups of people living together. Many of these households (47.8%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (80.3%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Rockland was 35 years old. About 32.2% of the population was under 18. This shows it's a town with many families and young people.
Notable People from Rockland
Some people who became well-known in Wisconsin politics have come from Rockland:
- Alan Lasee - A politician from Wisconsin.
- Jerome Martin - Another politician from Wisconsin.
- Joseph Martin - Also a politician from Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Rockland (condado de Brown, Wisconsin) para niños
