Rolfe, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rolfe, Iowa
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Freedom Rock in Rolfe
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Location of Rolfe, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
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| • Total | 509 |
| • Density | 483.38/sq mi (186.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50581
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-68520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460770 |
Rolfe is a small city located in Pocahontas County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 509 people lived there.
Rolfe got its name from John Rolfe, an Englishman famous for marrying Pocahontas in Jamestown, Virginia.
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The Story of Rolfe
Rolfe was officially planned and marked out in 1881. It was built where two important railroad lines met, which helped the town grow.
Where is Rolfe?
Rolfe is located at 42°48′52″N 94°31′48″W / 42.81444°N 94.53000°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that Rolfe covers a total area of about 1.05 square miles (2.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Rolfe?
The number of people living in Rolfe has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 529 | — |
| 1900 | 994 | +87.9% |
| 1910 | 954 | −4.0% |
| 1920 | 1,031 | +8.1% |
| 1930 | 1,012 | −1.8% |
| 1940 | 1,122 | +10.9% |
| 1950 | 997 | −11.1% |
| 1960 | 819 | −17.9% |
| 1970 | 767 | −6.3% |
| 1980 | 796 | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 721 | −9.4% |
| 2000 | 675 | −6.4% |
| 2010 | 584 | −13.5% |
| 2020 | 509 | −12.8% |
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Rolfe's Population in 2020
The census is like a big count of everyone living in the country. In 2020, the census showed that 509 people lived in Rolfe. There were 222 households and 139 families.
The city had about 483 people per square mile (186.6 people per square kilometer). There were also 294 homes or housing units.
Most people living in Rolfe were White (about 91.6%). A smaller number were Black or African American (2.0%), Native American (0.2%), or from other backgrounds. About 5.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In the households, about 24.3% had children under 18 living with them. Many households (48.2%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Rolfe was 43.2 years old.
- About 25.1% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 21.4% were 65 years old or older.
- The city had slightly more females (51.5%) than males (48.5%).
Schools in Rolfe
Public schools in Rolfe are part of the Pocahontas Area Community School District. Before 1993, Rolfe had its own school district. However, it joined with the Pocahontas Area School District on July 1, 1993.
See also
In Spanish: Rolfe (Iowa) para niños
