Rockville, South Carolina facts for kids
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Rockville, South Carolina
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Location of Rockville
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
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| • Total | 141 |
| • Density | 332.55/sq mi (128.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-61495 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231739 |
Rockville is a small town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. It was founded a long time ago, in 1784. In 2020, about 141 people lived there. Rockville is part of a larger area known as the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville metropolitan area.
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What is Rockville's History?
Rockville has several important historical places. These include the Hanckel Mound, Horse Island, and the Rockville Historic District. The John Seabrook Plantation Bridge is also a notable historical spot. These places are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means they are important to the history of the United States.
Where is Rockville Located?
Rockville is found on Wadmalaw Island in the southwestern part of Charleston County. It's at the very end of South Carolina Highway 700. The town sits on the north bank of Bohicket Creek, which is a tidal creek connected to the North Edisto River.
If you look across Bohicket Creek to the south, you'll find the town of Seabrook Island. Highway 700 goes northeast from Rockville. It's about 11 miles (18 km) to Johns Island and 22 miles (35 km) to the city of Charleston.
The town covers a total area of about 0.51 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.42 square miles (1.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Rockville?
The number of people living in Rockville has changed a little over the years.
- In 2000, there were 137 people.
- In 2010, the population was 134.
- By 2020, the population grew slightly to 141 people.
Who Lives in Rockville? (2020 Census)
The 2020 United States census showed that 141 people lived in Rockville. There were 66 households and 36 families living in the town.
Most of the people in Rockville are White (non-Hispanic), making up about 88.65% of the population. About 7.8% of the people are Black or African American (non-Hispanic). A small number of people, about 1.42%, are from other backgrounds or are of mixed race. About 2.13% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.
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Sign entering Rockville
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Location of Rockville in South Carolina
See also
In Spanish: Rockville (Carolina del Sur) para niños
