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Rockford

Idaho · 492 residents · 1.11 sq mi
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Rockford is home to 492 people in Idaho. Since 2023 the city has risen by half, up 187 people. That puts it in the top 5% of US cities for household income. The median age is 33.1, younger than the US median of 38.9. 26.8% of locals live below the federal poverty line. That is roughly 43% ahead of the Idaho median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

492
+61%since 2023
from 305 in 2023
2010 – 2024
443 / sq mi
+61%since 2023
from 275 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
33.1
+85%since 2023
from 17.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.11 sq mi
Population, 20102024
146240335429524201020202024Rockford
2024492
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 518.9%(93)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(32)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.6%(47)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.2%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3441.1%(202)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.2%(55)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.1%(35)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.5%(17)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$111,583
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $85,804 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$32,031
+54%since 2023
from $20,774 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
26.8%
+26.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.283
+32%since 2023
from 0.215 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing19.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$370,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $237,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
77.0%
−23.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
23.0% rent
7.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.06 people
−31%since 2023
from 4.42 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
3.3
+20%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.2%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.3%(71)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other34.1%(168)
71
−10%since 2023
from 79 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11%(54)
Ancestry
Scotch-Irish12.8%(63)
American7.5%(37)
English7.3%(36)
Irish2.2%(11)
Danish1.4%(7)
Section 05

Education

31.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

57.6%
−18.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
42.4%
+23.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
6.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
75.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
83.0%
US average: 74.6%
26.6%
+21.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
31.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
49.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
3.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
4.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
87.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 77.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
12.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married6.9%(11)
Married93.1%(149)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married95.6%(153)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced4.4%(7)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
64.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
2.2%
US average: 13.8%
3.7%
US average: 18.4%
26.8%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.8%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
68.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
33.3%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(14)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 14 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockford, Idaho?

Rockford, Idaho has about 492 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockford, Idaho?

The typical household in Rockford, Idaho earns about $111,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockford, Idaho expensive?

In Rockford, Idaho, the median home is worth about $370,400.

How educated are people in Rockford, Idaho?

About 31.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rockford, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockford, Idaho?

About 26.8% of people in Rockford, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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

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