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Rockford

Washington · 632 residents (2025 est.) · 0.664 sq mi
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Rockford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,661. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $328,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
493
+19%since 2000
from 413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
742 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 622 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+10%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:632 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3394154915676431990201020202024Rockford
2024493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,661
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,227 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,906
+119%since 2000
from $16,411 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+26%since 2010
from 0.311 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$328,600
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$992
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+88%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(401)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.4%(66)
Diversity Score38.9%(192)
Diversity Score
39
+2010%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2017
from 80.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockford, Washington?

Rockford, Washington has about 493 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockford, Washington?

The typical household in Rockford, Washington earns about $73,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockford, Washington expensive?

In Rockford, Washington, the median home is worth about $328,600, and the typical rent is about $992 a month.

How educated are people in Rockford, Washington?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rockford, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockford, Washington?

About 4.7% of people in Rockford, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockford, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockford, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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