Rockwell, Iowa
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{{Infobox settlement
| official_name = Rockwell, Iowa
| settlement_type = City
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| map_caption = Location of Rockwell, Iowa
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| subdivision_type = Country
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| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Iowa}}
| subdivision_type2 = County
| subdivision_name2 = Cerro Gordo
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| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = Larry Wentz
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| unit_pref = Imperial
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| area_total_km2 = 7.70
| area_land_km2 = 7.70
| area_water_km2 = 0.00
| area_total_sq_mi = 2.97
| area_land_sq_mi = 2.97
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.00
| population_as_of = 2020
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| population_total = 1071
| population_density_km2 = 139.03
| population_density_sq_mi = 360.12
| timezone = Central (CST)
| utc_offset = -6
| timezone_DST = CDT
| utc_offset_DST = -5
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 340
| elevation_ft = 1115
| coordinates = {{coord|42|59|5|N|93|11|24|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| postal_code_type = ZIP code
| postal_code = 50469
| area_code = 641
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| blank_info = 19-68250
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| blank1_info = 0460753
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Rockwell is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,071 at the time of the 2020 census.{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}} In 2020, it was speculated that the city is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Rockwell, IA is located at {{coord|42|59|5|N|93|11|24|W|type:city}} (42.984671, -93.190007).{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|2.98|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-05-11|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=2012-07-02}}
Demographics
{{Historical populations
|title= Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|1880|249
|1890|381
|1900|830
|1910|700
|1920|800
|1930|750
|1940|779
|1950|753
|1960|772
|1970|923
|1980|1039
|1990|1008
|2000|989
|2010|1039
|2020|1071
|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}}}|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2020-03-29}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]
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=2020 census=
As of the census of 2020,{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} there were 1,071 people, 408 households, and 278 families residing in the city. The population density was 360.1 inhabitants per square mile (139.0/km2). There were 438 housing units at an average density of 147.3 per square mile (56.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 2.0% of the population.
Of the 408 households, 29.7% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 8.3% were cohabitating couples, 20.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 15.7% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.9% of all households were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 40.2 years. 28.8% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.2% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 and 44; 21.3% were from 45 and 64; and 23.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
=2010 census=
As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-05-11}} of 2010, there were 1,039 people, 420 households, and 299 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|348.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 444 housing units at an average density of {{convert|149.0|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.
There were 420 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.83.
The median age in the city was 41.7 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
=2000 census=
As of the census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}} of 2000, there were 989 people, 371 households, and 268 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|333.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 390 housing units at an average density of {{convert|131.4|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.88% White, 0.10% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62% of the population.
There were 371 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $39,219, and the median income for a family was $47,167. Males had a median income of $31,522 versus $21,406 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,491. About 4.2% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.
Parks and recreation
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The city has two large parks, Zeidler Park and Linn Grove. Zeidler Park is a 25 acre park formerly owned by a local business man Verle Zeidler. The land was granted after his death to a trust, which maintains the park.{{Cite web |title=Zeidler Park |url=https://cityofrockwell.com/zeidler-park/ |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=City of Rockwell, Iowa |language=en-US}} Linn Grove is a 38 acre campground found near Beaver Dam Creek, which feeds into the Cedar River.{{Cite web |title=Linn Grove Park - Conservation - Cerro Gordo County, Iowa |url=https://cerrogordo.gov/conservation/parks/linn_grove_park/ |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=cerrogordo.gov |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Beaverdam Creek {{!}} ADBNet |url=https://programs.iowadnr.gov/adbnet/Segments/822 |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=programs.iowadnr.gov}}
Linn Grove Golf Course is situated on the Linn Grove Country Club.{{Cite web |title=Linn Grove Country Club |url=https://www.linngrovecc.com/ |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=home |language=en}}
Education
Rockwell is part of the West Fork Community School District, formed in 2008 by the merger of the Rockwell–Swaledale Community School District and the SCMT (Sheffield–Chapin–Meservey–Thornton) Community School District."[https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66]." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on January 13, 2019. The Rockwell–Swaledale district was formed in 1960 by the merger of the Rockwell Community School District and the Swaledale Community School District.{{cite web|url=https://www.westforkschool.org/district-history|title=District History|publisher=West Fork Community School District|accessdate=2019-01-13}}
It is home to the West Fork elementary school.{{cite web|url= http://www.aea267.k12.ia.us/schools/index.php?action=district&id=18|title= AEA267|publisher= Rockwell schools|accessdate= 2010-12-07|url-status= dead|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110719004648/http://www.aea267.k12.ia.us/schools/index.php?action=district&id=18|archivedate= 2011-07-19}} The mascot for West Fork is the Warhawk, and the middle and high school is located in the neighboring town of Sheffield.{{cite web|url=http://www.westforkschool.org/|title=West Fork Schools|publisher= |accessdate=2010-12-07}}
See also
{{portal|Iowa}}
References
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External links
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