Rockwood, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rockwood
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Location of Rockwood in Randolph County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 32 |
| • Density | 150.94/sq mi (58.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62280
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-65221 |
Rockwood is a small village located in Randolph County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a very small community, with only 32 people living there according to the 2020 census. Rockwood is also important because it is the main office for the Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge, which helps protect nature.
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Where is Rockwood Located?
Rockwood is found in the state of Illinois. Its exact location is at coordinates 37.839069 degrees North and -89.696740 degrees West. This means it's in the northern and western parts of the world.
Size of the Village
According to the 2010 census, Rockwood covers a total area of about 0.21 square miles (which is about 0.55 square kilometres). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Rockwood?
The number of people living in Rockwood has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 237 | — | |
| 1900 | 169 | — | |
| 1910 | 140 | −17.2% | |
| 1920 | 153 | 9.3% | |
| 1930 | 171 | 11.8% | |
| 1940 | 246 | 43.9% | |
| 1950 | 175 | −28.9% | |
| 1960 | 98 | −44.0% | |
| 1970 | 59 | −39.8% | |
| 1980 | 59 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 45 | −23.7% | |
| 2000 | 41 | −8.9% | |
| 2010 | 42 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 32 | −23.8% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 41 people living in Rockwood. These people lived in 11 different homes, and 7 of these were families. Everyone living in the village at that time was White.
About 27.3% of the homes had children under 18 years old. More than half (54.5%) of the homes were married couples living together. The average number of people in each home was about 3.73.
The age of the people in Rockwood varied. About 36.6% were under 18 years old. The median age was 32 years. This means half the people were younger than 32 and half were older.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a home in Rockwood was $61,250 per year. For families, the average income was $38,750. The average income per person in the village was $9,387. At that time, no one in Rockwood was living below the poverty line.
See also
- In Spanish: Rockwood (Illinois) para niños
