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Rockdale

Illinois · 2,012 residents · 1.411 sq mi
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Rockdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $135,200. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,012
+7%since 2000
from 1,888 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,426 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+8%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rockdale
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,406
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,954 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,474
+31%since 2000
from $18,738 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,034
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
54.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+28%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(1,413)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino22%(415)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.6%(861)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(1,015)
Black6.9%(138)
Hispanic / Latino37.7%(758)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other3.4%(68)
Diversity Score73.5%(1,479)
Diversity Score
74
+61%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+17%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.1%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
18.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockdale, Illinois?

Rockdale, Illinois has about 2,012 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockdale, Illinois?

The typical household in Rockdale, Illinois earns about $44,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockdale, Illinois expensive?

In Rockdale, Illinois, the median home is worth about $135,200, and the typical rent is about $1,034 a month.

How educated are people in Rockdale, Illinois?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rockdale, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockdale, Illinois?

About 25.6% of people in Rockdale, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockdale, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockdale, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 303 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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