Rockland, Idaho facts for kids
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Rockland, Idaho
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Location of Rockland in Power County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Power |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,649 ft (1,417 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 295 |
| • Density | 1,010.71/sq mi (389.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83271
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-69130 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410979 |
Rockland is a small city in Power County, Idaho, United States. In 2010, the city had a population of 295 people. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Rockland
Rockland was founded in 1879. This was 11 years before Idaho officially became a state in 1890. Before Rockland was settled, trappers traveled through the area.
The first people to live there permanently arrived in 1878. A man named Hidalgo Guadelupe Valdez brought his cattle to the valley. He decided to make it his home.
To help his farm grow, he dug a ditch from East Fork Creek. This ditch helped him water his 30 acres of land. He was given a "Water Right" on February 15, 1879. This made him the first settler and the first farmer to use irrigation in the valley.
Where is Rockland?
Rockland gets its name from Rock Creek. This creek flows northwest and eventually joins the Snake River.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers about 0.30 square miles (0.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Rockland
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 344 | — | |
| 1930 | 374 | 8.7% | |
| 1940 | 277 | −25.9% | |
| 1950 | 277 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 256 | −7.6% | |
| 1970 | 209 | −18.4% | |
| 1980 | 283 | 35.4% | |
| 1990 | 264 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 316 | 19.7% | |
| 2010 | 295 | −6.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 283 | −4.1% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called a census. The numbers above show how Rockland's population has changed over many years.
Rockland's Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, there were 295 people living in Rockland. These people lived in 97 different homes, and 76 of these were families.
The city had about 983 people per square mile. There were 114 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Rockland (99.7%) were White. A small number (1.7%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 97 homes, almost 29% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (69%) were married couples living together. About 6% had a female head of the house without a husband. About 3% had a male head of the house without a wife.
The average home had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.4 people.
The average age of people in Rockland was 34.9 years old. About 33% of residents were under 18. About 16% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.5%) and females (50.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Rockland (Idaho) para niños
