Rock Falls, Illinois
Rock Falls: City in Illinois
About
Rock Falls is a city located in the county of Whiteside in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,266 and a population density of 921 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,648 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rock Falls
| Population : | 8,648 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Whiteside County |
| Postal code : | 61071 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 815 |
| Area : | 10.06 km2 |
| Altitude : | 646 feet / 197 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:53:18 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 860 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rock Falls is located at 41°46'47"N 89°41'20"W (41.7797500, -89.6890000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Rock Falls
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rock Falls decreased by 7.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,266 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,358 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,260 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,200 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,085 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,061 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,978 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,888 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,807 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,740 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,648 | -1.06% | estimation process |
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People born in Rock Falls (8)
People born in Rock Falls, including jazz drummer, a composer, arranger, bandleader, and jazz educator Louie Bellson, actor Charlie Brumbly, politician Arlene Becker, .
List
- Cal Howe (American baseball player) he was born in 27/11/1924
- Gary Kolb (American baseball player) he was born in 13/03/1940
- Nicholas Troy Sheley (American robber) he was born in 31/07/1979
- Zelma O'Neal (American actress (1903-1989)) she was born in 29/05/1903
- Seth Blair (American baseball player) he was born in 03/03/1989
Schools in Rock Falls
College & universities near Rock Falls, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149204 | Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling | Sterling (IL) | 61081-3611 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rock Falls, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Rock Falls
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Fall Post Office | Rock Falls (IL) | 61071 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Rock Falls , Wisconsin human settlement in Wisconsin, United States of America with a population of 604 people.
- Rock Falls , Iowa city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States with a population of 146 people.
Other cities in Whiteside County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Whiteside County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling | 14,313 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States |
| Morrison | 3,950 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Fulton | 3,285 | City in Illinois |
| Prophetstown | 1,919 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States |
| Erie | 1,482 | Village in Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Union Grove | 1,113 | Township in Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Garden Plain | 999 | Township of Illinois |
| Albany | 856 | Village in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States |
| Tampico | 721 | Township in Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Lyndon | 604 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ustick | 581 | Township in Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Fenton | 507 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Portland | 395 | Township in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Round Grove | 346 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Hahnaman | 330 | Township of Illinois |
| Coleta | 151 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Rock Falls distances to largest Illinois cities
