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Rockford

Washington · 522 residents · 0.664 sq mi
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Rockford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $170,500. Households here earn about 25% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
522
+26%since 2000
from 413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
786 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 622 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+1%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3394154915676431990201020202024Rockford
2024493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,227 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,149
+72%since 2000
from $16,411 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
14.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(462)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(14)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other12.2%(64)
Diversity Score33.3%(174)
Diversity Score
33
+1703%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+76%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockford, Washington?

Rockford, Washington has about 522 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockford, Washington?

The typical household in Rockford, Washington earns about $57,500 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 $170,500, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Rockford, Washington?

About 14.4% 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 10.2% of people in Rockford, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockford, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockford, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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