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Population Review

Rockford city, IL — Population & Demographics

Rockford city, IL has a population of 147,649. The median household income is $53,328 and the median age is 37.5.

147,649

Population

$53,328

Median Income

$120,900

Median Home Value

37.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White55.5%
Black or African American21.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$53,328

Median Household Income

$30,409

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$120,900

Median Home Value

$954

Median Rent

53.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

84.9%

High School+

23.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.0%

Drive Alone

7.9%

Work From Home

21.2 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Rockford city, IL has a population of 147,649 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Rockford city, IL is $53,328, with 16.7% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Rockford city, IL is $120,900, with median rent at $954.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.