Rock Creek is a town in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 793 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Caryville and Rock Falls are located within the town. Located near Eau Claire the town has seen a great deal of recent suburban development in the corridor between the Chippewa River and Wis. 85.

Rock Creek, Wisconsin
Location of Rock Creek, Wisconsin
Location of Rock Creek, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 44°43′37″N 91°42′13″W / 44.72694°N 91.70361°W / 44.72694; -91.70361
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyDunn
Area
 • Total31.6 sq mi (81.8 km2)
 • Land30.8 sq mi (79.8 km2)
 • Water0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2)
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total793
 • Density25.7/sq mi (9.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)715 & 534
FIPS code55-68700[2]
GNIS feature ID1584051[1]

Geography edit

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.6 square miles (81.8 km2), of which, 30.8 square miles (79.8 km2) of it is land and 0.8 square miles (2.0 km2) of it (2.47%) is water.

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1990696
200079313.9%
20101,00026.1%
2020 (est.)1,0414.1%

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 793 people, 286 households, and 223 families residing in the town. The population density was 25.7 people per square mile (9.9/km2). There were 300 housing units at an average density of 9.7 per square mile (3.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.97% White, 0.13% African American, 1.64% Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 286 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,906, and the median income for a family was $46,354. Males had a median income of $30,536 versus $20,815 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,735. About 5.5% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.