Rockland, La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Coordinates: 43°54′22″N 90°55′6″W / 43.90611°N 90.91833°W / 43.90611; -90.91833
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Rockland, Wisconsin
Location of Rockland in Monroe County, Wisconsin.
Location of Rockland in Monroe County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 43°54′22″N 90°55′6″W / 43.90611°N 90.91833°W / 43.90611; -90.91833
CountryUnited States
State Wisconsin
CountiesLa Crosse, Monroe
Area
 • Total0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2)
 • Land0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Population
 • Total765
 • Density1,018.07/sq mi (392.88/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code608
FIPS code55-68900[4]
GNIS feature ID1572484[2]
Websitewww.villageofrockland.org

Rockland is a village in eastern La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States, along the La Crosse River. It is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 765 at the 2020 census.

History[edit]

A post office called Rockland has been in operation since 1873.[6] The village was named for the rocky land surrounding it, which includes the large rock in the village.[7]

Geography[edit]

Rockland is located at 43°54′22″N 90°55′6″W / 43.90611°N 90.91833°W / 43.90611; -90.91833 (43.906115, -90.918369).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.58 square miles (1.50 km2), all of it land.[9]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1920164
193019015.9%
1940171−10.0%
195021626.3%
196025719.0%
19702788.2%
198038337.8%
199050932.9%
200062823.4%
2010594−5.4%
202076528.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 594 people, 228 households, and 157 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,024.1 inhabitants per square mile (395.4/km2). There were 243 housing units at an average density of 419.0 units per square mile (161.8 units/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 93.9% White, 2.0% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 228 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the village was 37 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 9.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 55.1% male and 44.9% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 628 people, 213 households, and 166 families residing in Rockland. The population density was 1,156.4 people per square mile (446.5 people/km2). There were 216 housing units at an average density of 397.7 units per square mile (153.6 units/km2). The racial makeup of Rockland was 98.41% White, 0.16% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.48% Asian, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 213 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.20.

In Rockland the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.1 males.

The median income for a household in Rockland was $46,429, and the median income for a family was $50,714. Males had a median income of $31,563 versus $20,357 for females. The per capita income for Rockland was $17,914. About 6.7% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Gallery[edit]

Rockland flooring
Stella Jones Corporation, they specialize in making railroad ties

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  6. ^ "La Crosse County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  7. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 119.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved February 10, 2023.

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