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Rockford

Washington · 470 residents · 0.664 sq mi
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Rockford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,321. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $159,600. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
470
+14%since 2000
from 413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
708 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 622 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.9
+18%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3394154915676431990201020202024Rockford
2024493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,321
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,227 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,196
+11%since 2000
from $16,411 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+42%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(429)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3%(14)
Asian1.3%(6)
Other1.2%(5)
Diversity Score14.4%(68)
Diversity Score
14
+681%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockford, Washington?

Rockford, Washington has about 470 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockford, Washington?

The typical household in Rockford, Washington earns about $47,321 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 $159,600, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Rockford, Washington?

About 13.1% 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 10.3% 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 47 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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