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Rockford

Minnesota · 4,500 residents · 2.526 sq mi
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Rockford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,649. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $191,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,500
+29%since 2000
from 3,484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,781 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 1,379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+24%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Rockford
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,649
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,349 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,476
+72%since 2000
from $20,675 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,040
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(3,369)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1%(35)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(163)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(3,903)
Black1.6%(74)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(233)
Asian1.4%(63)
Other1%(47)
Diversity Score22.5%(1,014)
Diversity Score
23
+383%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 81.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockford, Minnesota?

Rockford, Minnesota has about 4,500 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockford, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rockford, Minnesota earns about $73,649 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 $191,900, and the typical rent is about $1,040 a month.

How educated are people in Rockford, Minnesota?

About 36.1% 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 5.7% 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 1,819 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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

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