Rockwell, Iowa

Not to be confused with Rockwell City, Iowa.

Rockwell, Iowa
City
Location of Rockwell, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°59′5″N93°11′24″W / 42.98472°N 93.19000°W / 42.98472; -93.19000
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Cerro Gordo
Government
• Mayor	Larry Wentz
Area [1]
• 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)
Population  (2020)
• 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
Area code	641
FIPS code	19-68250
GNIS feature ID	0460753

Rockwell is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,071 at the time of the 2020 census. ^[2] In 2020, it was speculated that the city is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Rockwell, IA is located at 42°59′5″N93°11′24″W / 42.98472°N 93.19000°W / 42.98472; -93.19000 (42.984671, -93.190007). ^[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.98 square miles (7.72 km²), all land. ^[4]

Demographics

Historical populations

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%
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census [5] [2]

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, ^[6] 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 ^[7] of 2010, there were 1,039 people, 420 households, and 299 families living in the city. The population density was 348.7 inhabitants per square mile (134.6/km²). There were 444 housing units at an average density of 149.0 units per square mile (57.5 units/km²). 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 ^[8] of 2000, there were 989 people, 371 households, and 268 families living in the city. The population density was 333.2 inhabitants per square mile (128.6/km²). There were 390 housing units at an average density of 131.4 units per square mile (50.7 units/km²). 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

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. ^[9] Linn Grove is a 38 acre campground found near Beaver Dam Creek, which feeds into the Cedar River. ^{[10] [11]}

Linn Grove Golf Course is situated on the Linn Grove Country Club. ^[12]

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. ^[13] The Rockwell–Swaledale district was formed in 1960 by the merger of the Rockwell Community School District and the Swaledale Community School District. ^[14]

It is home to the West Fork elementary school. ^[15] The mascot for West Fork is the Warhawk, and the middle and high school is located in the neighboring town of Sheffield. ^[16]

See also

• Iowa portal

• List of cities in Iowa

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
2. "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
3. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
4. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
6. "2020 Census". United States Census Bureau.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 11, 2012.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
9. "Zeidler Park". City of Rockwell, Iowa. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
10. "Linn Grove Park - Conservation - Cerro Gordo County, Iowa". cerrogordo.gov. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
11. "Beaverdam Creek | ADBNet". programs.iowadnr.gov. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
12. "Linn Grove Country Club". home. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
13. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on January 13, 2019.
14. "District History". West Fork Community School District . Retrieved January 13, 2019.
15. "AEA267". Rockwell schools. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
16. "West Fork Schools" . Retrieved December 7, 2010.