Rock County, Minnesota
Rock County: county in Minnesota, United States of America.
About
Rock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,687 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,301 inhabitants. Its county seat is Luverne. The county was created 169 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Rock County
| Population | 9,301 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Different from | Rock Island County, Rock County, Rock County |
| Area | 1251 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.06% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.94% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.6746,-96.2532 |
| Capital | Luverne |
| Establishment | May 23, 1857 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:30:22 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.98% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Rock County is located at 43°40'29"N 96°15'12"W (43.6746300, -96.2532100). It has 6 neighbors: Lyon County, Murray County, Nobles County, Pipestone County, Minnehaha County and Moody County.
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Rock County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rock County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Rock County decreased by 3.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,687 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,599 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,481 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,428 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,379 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,442 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,392 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,459 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,401 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,315 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,301 | -0.15% | estimation process |
People born in Rock County (2)
People born in Rock County, including gridiron football player Darwin Gonnerman, physicist Jay Walter Woodrow, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (2)
- Rock County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States. with a population of 163,084 people.
- Rock County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States. with a population of 1,377 people.
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |