Rockvale, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rockvale, Colorado
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Rockvale's town hall on Railroad St.
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Location of Rockvale in Fremont County, Colorado.
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Colorado |
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| County | Fremont County | ||
| Incorporated (town) | September 30, 1886 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Statutory Town | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 5,463 ft (1,665 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 511 | ||
| • Density | 250.5/sq mi (96.78/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
81244 (PO Box)
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| Area code(s) | 719 | ||
| FIPS code | 08-64970 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0203568 | ||
| Highways | none | ||
Rockvale is a small town located in Fremont County, Colorado, United States. It is known as a statutory town, which means it has a specific type of local government set by state law. In 2020, about 511 people lived there.
History of Rockvale
Rockvale was officially made a town on September 30, 1886. Its early history is closely connected to the wider story of Fremont County. Many towns in this area grew because of mining and other industries.
Geography and Location
Rockvale is found in the southeastern part of Fremont County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 38°22′8″N 105°9′53″W / 38.36889°N 105.16472°W.
The town is next to Williamsburg on its north side. To the east, you'll find the town of Coal Creek.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Rockvale covers a total area of about 5.0 square kilometers (about 2.0 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Rockvale has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 870 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,413 | 62.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,249 | −11.6% | |
| 1930 | 710 | −43.2% | |
| 1940 | 575 | −19.0% | |
| 1950 | 380 | −33.9% | |
| 1960 | 413 | 8.7% | |
| 1970 | 359 | −13.1% | |
| 1980 | 338 | −5.8% | |
| 1990 | 321 | −5.0% | |
| 2000 | 426 | 32.7% | |
| 2010 | 487 | 14.3% | |
| 2020 | 511 | 4.9% | |
As you can see, the population was highest in the early 1900s. It then decreased for many years before starting to grow again in recent decades.
See also
In Spanish: Rockvale (Colorado) para niños
