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Rockford

Alabama · 349 residents · 3.307 sq mi
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Rockford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,563. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 79 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,800. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
349
−18%since 2000
from 428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
106 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+22%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2854766688591K1990201020202024Rockford
2024622
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,563
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,528
−6%since 2000
from $13,350 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28%
US avg: 10%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+42%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(277)
Black32.5%(139)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.2%(245)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(254)
Black21.5%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other12%(42)
Diversity Score60.7%(212)
Diversity Score
61
+6%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 32.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockford, Alabama?

Rockford, Alabama has about 349 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockford, Alabama?

The typical household in Rockford, Alabama earns about $21,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockford, Alabama expensive?

In Rockford, Alabama, the median home is worth about $85,800.

How educated are people in Rockford, Alabama?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rockford, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockford, Alabama?

About 24.7% of people in Rockford, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockford, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockford, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 125 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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