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Rockford

Indiana · 761 residents · 0.854 sq mi
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The short version

Rockford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $250,400. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
761
Unchangedsince 2023
from 761 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Population density
891 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 891 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.6
+18%since 2023
from 40.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2022 – 2024
69771573274976720222024Rockford
2024761
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,917
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $236,339 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,462
−4%since 2023
from $69,985 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.2%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
+41%since 2023
from 0.235 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration20.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $273,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.2
+87%since 2023
from 1.2 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.4%(95)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(716)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.9%(106)
Diversity Score
14
+12%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+29%since 2023
from 12.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
Female
46.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockford, Indiana?

Rockford, Indiana has about 761 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockford, Indiana?

The typical household in Rockford, Indiana earns about $115,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockford, Indiana expensive?

In Rockford, Indiana, the median home is worth about $250,400.

How educated are people in Rockford, Indiana?

About 36.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rockford, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockford, Indiana?

About 2.0% of people in Rockford, Indiana 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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