Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Rockham had an population of 32 people. This is a decrease of 3.03% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 39.62% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Rockham had a population of 33 people. This makes Rockham the county's 6th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 33 people, the population of Rockham decreased 37.74% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 53 people).
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Rockham. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Rockham.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Rockham. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Rockham.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Rockham. See our Newspapers Page for Rockham.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Rockham ...
Looking for more information about Rockham? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Rockham, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Rockham.
Adding Rockham to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Rockham in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Rockham was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Rockham post office opened in 1887.
We also found Rockham in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
If you're interested in how the shape of South Dakota's counties, including Faulk, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Rockham. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The elevation is an estimate for the area around Rockham - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Rockham). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Rockham or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
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A copy of their list with background information can be found at: