Rockland, New York facts for kids
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Rockland, New York
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Location of Rockland in Sullivan County, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 95.27 sq mi (246.75 km2) |
| • Land | 94.16 sq mi (243.86 km2) |
| • Water | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,116 ft (645 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,290 |
| • Density | 34.53/sq mi (13.333/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-63176 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979428 |
Rockland is a town located in the northern part of Sullivan County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,290 people lived here.
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History of Rockland
The area where Rockland is located was once part of a large land grant called the Hardenburgh Patent. People first started settling in this town around 1789.
Rockland was officially created in 1910. It was formed from the western part of another town called Neversink.
Geography of Rockland
The northwestern side of Rockland borders Delaware County. The northeastern side borders Ulster County. Most of the town is inside the beautiful Catskill Park, a special area known for its natural beauty.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 95.2 square miles (246.7 square kilometers). Of this, about 94.3 square miles (243.8 square kilometers) is land, and 1.0 square mile (2.8 square kilometers) is water.
Population of Rockland
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 405 | — | |
| 1830 | 547 | 35.1% | |
| 1840 | 826 | 51.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,175 | 42.3% | |
| 1860 | 1,616 | 37.5% | |
| 1870 | 1,946 | 20.4% | |
| 1880 | 2,481 | 27.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,868 | 15.6% | |
| 1900 | 3,426 | 19.5% | |
| 1910 | 3,455 | 0.8% | |
| 1920 | 3,247 | −6.0% | |
| 1930 | 3,286 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 3,375 | 2.7% | |
| 1950 | 3,502 | 3.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,216 | 20.4% | |
| 1970 | 3,919 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 4,207 | 7.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,096 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,913 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,775 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,290 | −12.8% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 3,913 people living in Rockland. These people lived in 1,560 households, and 1,040 of these were families. The population density was about 41.5 people per square mile.
About 29.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.48 people, and the average family had 3.01 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 25.4% were under 18 years old.
- 6.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.4% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in the town was 40 years.
Communities and Places in Rockland
Rockland is home to several smaller communities and places:
- Anderson: A small community near the eastern border of the town.
- Beaverkill: A community near the northwestern border. The Beaverkill Bridge here was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
- Craigle Clair: A community in the western part of the town.
- De Bruce: A community about five miles east of Livingston Manor. Its name comes from an old land owner, Elias Desbrosses.
- Deckertown: A community located north of Livingston Manor.
- Grooville: This community was once called "Emmonsville." It is in the southeastern part of the town.
- Hazel: A community in the southern part of the town, close to Route 17.
- Joscelyn: A community in the western part of the town.
- Livingston Manor: A community in the southern part of the town, named after Dr. Edward Livingston.
- Lew Beach: A community at the very northern tip of the town.
- Morsston: A community near the southern border of the town.
- Parkston: A community located east of Livingston Manor.
- Rockland: This community is in the western part of the town, north of Roscoe village. The Rockland Mill Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
- Roscoe: A community in the southwestern part of the town. It used to be known as Westfield Flats.
See also
In Spanish: Rockland (Nueva York) para niños
