Rock Valley, Iowa

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Rock Valley, Iowa
City
Motto(s): 
"Place of opportunities"
Location of Rock Valley, Iowa
Location of Rock Valley, Iowa
Coordinates: 43°12′6″N 96°17′47″W / 43.20167°N 96.29639°W / 43.20167; -96.29639Coordinates: 43°12′6″N 96°17′47″W / 43.20167°N 96.29639°W / 43.20167; -96.29639
Country United States
State Iowa
CountySioux
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • MayorKevin Van Otterloo
Area
 • Total4.52 sq mi (11.70 km2)
 • Land4.46 sq mi (11.56 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2)
Elevation
1,250 ft (381 m)
Population
 • Total3,354
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
3,854
 • Density863.16/sq mi (333.30/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51247
Area code(s)712
FIPS code19-68205
GNIS feature ID0460747
WebsiteCity of Rock Valley

Rock Valley is a city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States, along the Rock River. The population was 3,354 at the 2010 census.

History[edit]

The town of Rock Valley was platted in 1879 by a Colonel Warren, a Civil War veteran, and the Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway on ground owned by Warren. https://www.cityofrockvalley.com/site/history.html

Geography[edit]

Rock Valley is located at 43°12′6″N 96°17′47″W / 43.20167°N 96.29639°W / 43.20167; -96.29639 (43.201624, -96.296379).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.27 square miles (8.47 km2), of which 3.22 square miles (8.34 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.[5]

Rock Valley is located on U.S. Route 18.

Demographics[edit]

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1880100—    
1890542+442.0%
19001,054+94.5%
19101,198+13.7%
19201,347+12.4%
19301,204−10.6%
19401,507+25.2%
19501,581+4.9%
19601,693+7.1%
19702,205+30.2%
19802,706+22.7%
19902,540−6.1%
20002,702+6.4%
20103,354+24.1%
20193,854+14.9%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 3,354 people, 1,283 households, and 870 families living in the city. The population density was 1,041.6 inhabitants per square mile (402.2/km2). There were 1,356 housing units at an average density of 421.1 per square mile (162.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Asian, 5.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.2% of the population.

There were 1,283 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% 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 3.16.

The median age in the city was 35.8 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 19.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 2,702 people, 1,124 households, and 750 families living in the city. The population density was 1,599.9 people per square mile (617.3/km2). There were 1,202 housing units at an average density of 711.7 per square mile (274.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.48% White, 0.11% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.59% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.

There were 1,124 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,967, and the median income for a family was $45,074. Males had a median income of $31,219 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,660. About 1.9% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

Schools[edit]

Rock Valley is home to three different schools. They are the Rock Valley Community School which is TK-12, whose mascot are the Rockets and Nighthawks. The Nighthawks are a consolidated team consisting of the Boyden-Hull Community School District and Rock Valley Community School District. The Rock Valley Christian School, which is K-8, is one of the elementary schools that feed into Western Christian High School located in Hull. The Netherlands Reformed Christian School is a K-12 Netherlands Reformed school.

Rivers Bend Campground[edit]

The Rivers Bend Campground first opened in late October 2009. It was given to the City of Rock Valley by Van Zee Enterprises. Previously used to mine sand and gravel, this former quarry was used to make the campground. The campground was constructed by the major efforts of RC Concrete, the City Crew and students from Northwest Iowa Community College.

Rally In the Valley[edit]

The city of Rock Valley hosts a celebration, which is usually held during the first week of August. This typical features a tractor pull, car show, parade and other activities.

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  3. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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