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Rockford School District 205
Rockford School District 205 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 185,237. The median household income is $60,306 and the median age is 39.4.
185,237
Population
1212
People / sq mi
$60,306
Median Income
39.4
Median Age
Rockford School District 205 covers 153 sq mi of land at 1211.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 40.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$60,306
Median Household Income
$33,460
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$148,100
Median Home Value
$993
Median Rent
61.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
86.2%
High School+
24.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rockford School District 205 serves a community with a population of 185,237 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Rockford School District 205 is $60,306, with a per capita income of $33,460. The poverty rate is 13.5%.
Rockford School District 205 is 57.5% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 40.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Rockford School District 205, 86.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Rockford School District 205 is $148,100, with a median rent of $993. The homeownership rate is 61.0%.
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Data for Rockford School District 205 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1734510).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.