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Rockford

Michigan · 5,719 residents · 3.224 sq mi
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Rockford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,422. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $156,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,719
+24%since 2000
from 4,626 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,774 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,435 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
+7%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Rockford
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,422
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,562 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,100
+51%since 2000
from $19,906 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+20%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(4,411)
Black0.6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(70)
Asian0.9%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(346)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(5,282)
Black0.6%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(214)
Asian1%(60)
Other3.3%(188)
Diversity Score20.3%(1,160)
Diversity Score
20
+171%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.4%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockford, Michigan?

Rockford, Michigan has about 5,719 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockford, Michigan?

The typical household in Rockford, Michigan earns about $57,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockford, Michigan expensive?

In Rockford, Michigan, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Rockford, Michigan?

About 41.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rockford, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockford, Michigan?

About 8.4% of people in Rockford, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockford, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockford, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,969 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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