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Rockford

Tennessee · 822 residents · 3.183 sq mi
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Rockford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $189,500. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
822
+3%since 2000
from 798 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
258 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+25%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6417468509541K1990201020202024Rockford
2024824
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,583
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,816 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,934
+90%since 2000
from $19,938 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+15%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(771)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(742)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(29)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5.6%(46)
Diversity Score23.6%(194)
Diversity Score
24
+372%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockford, Tennessee?

Rockford, Tennessee has about 822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockford, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rockford, Tennessee earns about $64,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockford, Tennessee expensive?

In Rockford, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $189,500, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Rockford, Tennessee?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rockford, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockford, Tennessee?

About 14.3% of people in Rockford, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockford, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockford, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 146 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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