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Rolfe, Iowa
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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) |
| Population
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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 city in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 509 at the time of the 2020 census.
This city was named after the Englishman John Rolfe, who married Pocahontas in Jamestown, Virginia.
History
Rolfe was platted in 1881 at the junction of two railroads.
Geography
Rolfe is located at 42°48′52″N 94°31′48″W / 42.81444°N 94.53000°W (42.814333, -94.530029).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.05 square miles (2.72 km2), all land.
Demographics
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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% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 509 people, 222 households, and 139 families residing in the city. The population density was 483.2 inhabitants per square mile (186.6/km2). There were 294 housing units at an average density of 279.1 per square mile (107.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.6% White, 2.0% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 3.7% from other races and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 5.1% of the population.
Of the 222 households, 24.3% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 9.5% were cohabitating couples, 23.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 19.4% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.4% of all households were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 43.2 years. 25.1% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.3% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 22.0% were from 25 and 44; 26.1% were from 45 and 64; and 21.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 584 people, 248 households, and 159 families living in the city. The population density was 556.2 inhabitants per square mile (214.8/km2). There were 305 housing units at an average density of 290.5 per square mile (112.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.5% African American, 1.0% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.
There were 248 households, of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.9% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.72.
The median age in the city was 46 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 23.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
Education
Pocahontas Area Community School District operates public schools. It was in the Rolfe Community School District until July 1, 1993, when it consolidated into the Pocahontas Area School District.
See also
In Spanish: Rolfe (Iowa) para niños
