Rockford, IL
Rockford, Illinois, Financial Snapshot
Published on 10.10.20 (Last updated on 10.10.20)
Rockford General Demographics
Rockford Age (by category and average)
The median age in Rockford is 37.9
| Age Range | Population | Percent |
| 20 to 24 total | 8500 | 5.8% |
| 25 to 29 total | 10733 | 7.3% |
| 30 to 34 total | 9681 | 6.6% |
| 35 to 39 total | 9090 | 6.2% |
| 40 to 44 total | 9169 | 6.2% |
| 45 to 49 total | 9505 | 6.4% |
| 50 to 54 total | 7112 | 4.8% |
| 55 to 59 total | 8080 | 5.5% |
| 60 to 64 total | 9676 | 6.6% |
| 65 to 69 total | 7007 | 4.7 |
| 70 to 74 total | 7071 | 4.8% |
| 75 to 79 total | 4898 | 3.3% |
| 80 to 84 | 2981 | 2% |
| 85+ | 4614 | 3.1% |
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
Rockford Ethnicity (by category and average)
| Ethnicities | Population | Percent |
| White total | 101802 | 68.9% |
| Black or African American total | 31980 | 21.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native total | 216 | 0.1% |
| Asian total | 5570 | 3.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander total | NA | 0.0 |
| Other total | 2014 | 1.4% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
Rockford Education (by category and average)
| Education Level | Population | Percent |
| Less than Bachelor’s degree total | 78,399 | 78.7% |
| Less than 9th grade total | 4209 | 4.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma total | 8933 | 9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) total | 33160 | 33.3% |
| Some college, no degree total | 24195 | 24.3% |
| Associate’s degree total | 7902 | 7.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree total | 12409 | 12.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree total | 8809 | 8.8% |
| High school graduate or higher total | 86475 | 86.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher total | 21218 | 21.3% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
Rockford Household Income
| Less than $10,000 – % | 9.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 – % | 6.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 – % | 13.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 – % | 12.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 – % | 15% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 – % | 17.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 – % | 9.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 – % | 9.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 – % | 3.6% |
| $200,000 or more – % | 3.3% |
Rockford Income Stats
| Median income (dollars) | $42,489 |
| Mean income (dollars) | $62,242 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
Rockford Income by Education (by category and average)
| Education Level | Average Income |
| Less than high school graduate | $21,831 |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | $25,976 |
| Some college or associate’s degree | $31,199 |
| Bachelor’s degree | $50,138 |
| Graduate or professional degree | $58,809 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
Rockford Marital Status (by category and average)
| Population | Percent | |
| Population 15 Yrs and over total | 117388 | NA |
| Never Married total | 41962 | 35.7 |
| Now Married (except separated) total | 49415 | 42.1% |
| Separated total | 2675 | 2.3% |
| Widowed total | 7395 | 6.3% |
| Divorced total | 15941 | 13.6% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
Rockford Poverty Status
| # Living Beneath Poverty Line | 34,536 |
| % Living Beneath the Poverty Line | 24% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
Rockford Housing Characteristics
| Owner-occupied housing units | 32607 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 26796 |
| Single-family detached units | 40588 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.9 |
| Vacancy rate | 10.9% |
| Renters Rate | 45.1% |
| Average housing value | $115,313 |
| Average monthly owner cost (with a mortgage) | $745 |
| Average rent (housing) | $653 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
Rockford Socioeconomic Characteristics
| Average income | $59,759 |
| Average household size | 2.42 |
| Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 62.2% |
| Percent disabled | 15.6% |
| Percent with health coverage | 92.3% |
| Average travel time to work (mins) | 21.2 |
| Percent workers using public transportation | 2.3% |
| Percent veterans | 7.6% |
| Percent foreign born | 11.9% |
| Percent speaking Spanish at home | 4.7% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
Rockford Consumer Spending
| Total consumer expenditures per household | 53572.11 |
| Alcoholic beverages | 400.29 |
| Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $236.55 |
| Beer consumed away from home | 72.55 |
| Wine consumed away from home | 34.05 |
| Apparel & services | 1538.58 |
| Men’s Apparel | 294.71 |
| Women’s Apparel | 512.55 |
| Children’s Apparel | 237.68 |
| Boys’ Apparel | 82.65 |
| Girls’ Apparel | 90.28 |
| Footwear | 351.87 |
| Dining out (Food away from home) | 2635.36 |
| Dining out – Breakfast | 266.99 |
| Dining out – Lunch | 816.9 |
| Dining out – Dinner | 1220.6 |
| Education | 1090.09 |
| Entertainment / Recreation | 2328.47 |
| Club membership fees | 154.92 |
| Dating services | 0.61 |
| Pet food | 193.18 |
| Pet services | 44.01 |
| Food consumed at home | 3792.59 |
| Bakery products consumed at home | 499.38 |
| Dairy products consumed at home | 390.99 |
| Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | 728.87 |
| Meat, poultry, fish, and eggs consumed at home | 840.08 |
| Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | 378.84 |
| Snacks and other food products consumed at home | 1333.28 |
| Health Care | 4393.53 |
| Medical services | 795.55 |
| Nonprescription drugs | 107.01 |
| Household Services | 1451.4 |
| Care for the elderly and handicapped | 58.17 |
| Lawn and garden services | 319.84 |
| Housekeeping services | 113.94 |
| PC repair | 4.81 |
| Housing | 16751.72 |
| Home improvements | 1786.6 |
| Utilities, fuel, and public services | 3656.87 |
| Phone services | 1310.65 |
| Water | 521.61 |
| Life and other insurance | 331.12 |
| Pensions and social security | 5586.42 |
| Personal Care Products and Services | 639.84 |
| Hair care products | 78.37 |
| Personal care products | 268.81 |
| Local Transportation | 6316.32 |
| Gasoline | 1640.98 |
| Vehicle maintenance and repair | 852.64 |
| Travel | 1508.79 |
| Airline fares | 356.71 |
| Auto/Truck rental on trips | 17.88 |
| Lodging on trips | 416.22 |
| Food and drink on trips | 365.4 |
| Entertainment on trips | 130.91 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
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