Rockland, La Crosse County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rockland, Wisconsin
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Location of Rockland in Monroe County, Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | La Crosse, Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 765 |
| • Density | 1,018.07/sq mi (392.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-68900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1572484 |
Rockland is a small village located in eastern La Crosse County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It sits right next to the La Crosse River. Rockland is also part of the larger La Crosse, Wisconsin area. In 2020, about 765 people lived here.
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A Look Back: Rockland's History
Rockland got its name because of the many rocks in the area. There's even a big rock right in the village! A post office opened here way back in 1873, helping people send and receive mail.
Where is Rockland?
Rockland is located at these coordinates: 43°54′22″N 90°55′6″W / 43.90611°N 90.91833°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.58 square miles (1.5 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Who Lives in Rockland?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 164 | — | |
| 1930 | 190 | 15.9% | |
| 1940 | 171 | −10.0% | |
| 1950 | 216 | 26.3% | |
| 1960 | 257 | 19.0% | |
| 1970 | 278 | 8.2% | |
| 1980 | 383 | 37.8% | |
| 1990 | 509 | 32.9% | |
| 2000 | 628 | 23.4% | |
| 2010 | 594 | −5.4% | |
| 2020 | 765 | 28.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 594 people living in Rockland. These people lived in 228 different homes. About 157 of these homes were families.
The village had about 1,024 people per square mile. There were 243 housing units in total.
The average age of people in the village was 37 years old. About 25.8% of the people were under 18. Also, 9.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. There were slightly more males (55.1%) than females (44.9%) living in Rockland.
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See also
In Spanish: Rockland (Wisconsin) para niños
