Rockford Population

1880–2026

4,895

2026 projection

9.1% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Rockford. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,895+681.41%
20254,827+661.39%
20244,761+501.06%
20234,711+641.38%
20224,647+701.53%
20214,577+912.03%
20204,486-310.69%
20194,517+350.78%
20184,482+170.38%
20174,465+130.29%

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Rockford Demographics

38.4median age

Median age

Female35.8 yrs
Male39.2 yrs

Adults

3,481
645 seniors · 19%2,836 other adults

Sex

Female 55.1% · 2,531Male 44.9% · 2,066

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 46 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Rockford Income

$94,162median household income

Median household income

$94,162

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$61,754

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

4.8%

About 1 in 21 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Rockford Marital Status

47% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married47%51%44%
Never married34%38%31%
Divorced15%10%20%
Widowed4%2%6%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201