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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rockton

Illinois · 2,957 residents · 6.862 sq mi
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Rockton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,078. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 2,339 residents. Median home value is $69,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,957
−44%vs 2000
vs 5,296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
431 / sq mi
−44%vs 2000
vs 772 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.2
+2%vs 2000
vs 35.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K4K6K7K9K1990201020202024Rockton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,078
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,292 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,587
−35%vs 2000
vs $24,078 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.1%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$69,100
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $119,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$430
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $589 in 2000
US average: $450
64.3%
−14.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.5% in 2000
35.7% rent
2.0
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(5,111)
Black0.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(81)
Asian0.8%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(393)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(2,936)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(34)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(134)
5
−39%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.2%
−10.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.3%
−11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.3%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rockton, Illinois?

Rockton, Illinois has about 2,957 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockton, Illinois?

The typical household in Rockton, Illinois earns about $35,078 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockton, Illinois expensive?

In Rockton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $69,100, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Rockton, Illinois?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rockton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockton, Illinois?

About 4.1% of people in Rockton, Illinois 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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