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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rockton

Illinois · 5,296 residents · 6.862 sq mi
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Rockton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,292. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $119,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,296
+79%since 1990
from 2,957 in 1990
1990 – 2025
772 / sq mi
+79%since 1990
from 431 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
−2%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K4K6K7K9K1990201020202024Rockton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,292
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,078 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,078
+54%since 1990
from $15,587 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.3%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$119,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$589
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $430 in 1990
US average: $602
78.5%
+14.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
21.5% rent
2.1
+6%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(2,936)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(34)
Asian0.7%(21)
Diversity Score4.5%(134)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(5,111)
Black0.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(81)
Asian0.8%(43)
Diversity Score7.4%(393)
7
+64%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.6%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.2%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.4%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−26%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockton, Illinois?

Rockton, Illinois has about 5,296 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockton, Illinois?

The typical household in Rockton, Illinois earns about $57,292 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 $119,500, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Rockton, Illinois?

About 29.6% 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 1.3% of people in Rockton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockton, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,339 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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

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