| Place Name | Rootwad Township |
| Place Type | Township |
| ZIP Code(s) | 63735 63771 63801 |
| County | Scott County |
| Area Code(s) | 573 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2021) | 1,351 |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 99.03% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Sikeston, MO |
| US Congressional District(s) | Missouri 8th |
| State House Districts | 148,151 |
| State Senate Districts | 27 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 99.03% |
| African American | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0% |