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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rockford

Minnesota · 3,484 residents · 2.526 sq mi
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Rockford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,349. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $113,900. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,484
+30%since 1990
from 2,681 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,379 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 1,061 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.6
+12%since 1990
from 27.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Rockford
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,349
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,071 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,675
+68%since 1990
from $12,324 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$113,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $76,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$486
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $393 in 1990
US average: $602
80.9%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
19.1% rent
2.2
−10%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,590)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian1.3%(34)
Diversity Score9%(243)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(3,369)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1%(35)
Asian0.5%(16)
Diversity Score4.7%(163)
5
−48%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.7%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
−24%since 1990
from 26.2 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 Rockford, Minnesota?

Rockford, Minnesota has about 3,484 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockford, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rockford, Minnesota earns about $51,349 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockford, Minnesota expensive?

In Rockford, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $113,900, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Rockford, Minnesota?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rockford, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockford, Minnesota?

About 6.5% of people in Rockford, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockford, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockford, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 803 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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