Rockwell, Iowa facts for kids
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Rockwell, Iowa
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Location of Rockwell, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Cerro Gordo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.97 sq mi (7.70 km2) |
| • Land | 2.97 sq mi (7.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
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| • Total | 1,071 |
| • Density | 360.12/sq mi (139.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50469
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-68250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460753 |
Rockwell is a small city located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,071 people lived there. It's thought to be part of the larger Mason City area.
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Location and Land Area
Rockwell is located at these coordinates: 42°59′5″N 93°11′24″W / 42.98472°N 93.19000°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 2.98 square miles (7.72 km2). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 249 | — |
| 1890 | 381 | +53.0% |
| 1900 | 830 | +117.8% |
| 1910 | 700 | −15.7% |
| 1920 | 800 | +14.3% |
| 1930 | 750 | −6.2% |
| 1940 | 779 | +3.9% |
| 1950 | 753 | −3.3% |
| 1960 | 772 | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 923 | +19.6% |
| 1980 | 1,039 | +12.6% |
| 1990 | 1,008 | −3.0% |
| 2000 | 989 | −1.9% |
| 2010 | 1,039 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 1,071 | +3.1% |
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Rockwell's Population in 2020
Based on the census from 2020, Rockwell had 1,071 residents. There were 408 households, and 278 of these were families. The city had about 360 people per square mile (139 per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Rockwell were White (98.0%). A small number of residents were from other racial backgrounds, including Black, Native American, and Asian. About 2.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Rockwell was 40.2 years old.
- About 28.8% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 23.1% were 65 years old or older.
- The city had a nearly equal number of males (49.5%) and females (50.5%).
Rockwell's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, Rockwell had 1,039 residents. There were 420 households, with 299 of them being families. The city had about 348.7 people per square mile.
The racial makeup of the city was mostly White (98.6%). A small percentage of people were from other racial groups. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, the average age in Rockwell was 41.7 years.
- About 23.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 19.7% were 65 years old or older.
- The city had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).
Parks and Outdoor Activities
Rockwell has two main parks for residents to enjoy:
- Zeidler Park: This park is 25 acres large. It used to belong to a local businessman named Verle Zeidler. After he passed away, the land was given to a trust that now takes care of the park.
- Linn Grove: This is a 38-acre campground. It is located close to Beaver Dam Creek, which flows into the Cedar River.
The Linn Grove Golf Course is also part of the Linn Grove Country Club.
Education and Schools
Rockwell is part of the West Fork Community School District. This school district was created in 2008 when two older districts, the Rockwell–Swaledale Community School District and the SCMT Community School District, joined together. The Rockwell–Swaledale district itself was formed in 1960.
Rockwell is home to the West Fork Elementary School. The mascot for West Fork schools is the Warhawk. Students who go to middle school and high school in the district attend schools in the nearby town of Sheffield.
See also
In Spanish: Rockwell (Iowa) para niños
