Rockford, IL
ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
Published on 10.10.20 (Last updated on 11.23.20)
AGE IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 8,500 | 5.8% |
25 to 29 years | 10,733 | 7.3% |
30 to 34 years | 9,681 | 6.6% |
35 to 39 years | 9,090 | 6.2% |
40 to 44 years | 9,169 | 6.2% |
45 to 49 years | 9,505 | 6.4% |
50 to 54 years | 7,112 | 4.8% |
55 to 59 years | 8,080 | 5.5% |
60 to 64 years | 9,676 | 6.6% |
65 to 69 years | 7,007 | 4.7% |
70 to 74 years | 7,071 | 4.8% |
75 to 79 years | 4,898 | 3.3% |
80 to 84 years | 2,981 | 2.0% |
85+ years | 4,614 | 3.1% |
The median age in Rockford is 37.9 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 101,802 | 68.9% |
Black or African American | 31,980 | 21.7% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 216 | 0.1% |
Asian | 5,570 | 3.8% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | NA | 0.0% |
Other | 2,014 | 1.4% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 4,209 | 4.2% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8,933 | 9.0% |
High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33,160 | 33.3% |
Some college, no degree | 24,195 | 24.3% |
Associate’s degree | 7,902 | 7.9% |
Bachelor’s degree | 12,409 | 12.5% |
Graduate or professional degree | 8,809 | 8.8% |
High school graduate or higher | 86,475 | 86.8% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21,218 | 21.3% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 78,399 | 78.7% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
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 | 15.0% |
$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% |
Median household income: $42,489
Mean household income: $62,242
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
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)
MARITAL STATUS IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 117,388 | NA |
Never married | 41,962 | 35.7% |
Now married (except separated) | 49,415 | 42.1% |
Separated | 2,675 | 2.3% |
Widowed | 7,395 | 6.3% |
Divorced | 15,941 | 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
POVERTY IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath the poverty line | 34,536 | 24.0% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
Owner-occupied housing units | 32,607 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 26,796 |
Single-family detached units | 40,588 |
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
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
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 | 21.2 minutes |
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
CONSUMER SPENDING IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
Total consumer expenditures per household | $53,572.11 |
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 | $1,538.58 |
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) | $2,635.36 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $266.99 |
Dining out – Lunch | $816.90 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,220.6 |
Education | $1,090.09 |
Entertainment / recreation | $2,328.47 |
Club membership fees | $154.92 |
Dating services | $0.61 |
Pet food | $193.18 |
Pet services | $44.01 |
Food consumed at home | $3,792.59 |
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 | $1,333.28 |
Health care | $4,393.53 |
Medical services | $795.55 |
Nonprescription drugs | $107.01 |
Household services | $1,451.4 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $58.17 |
Lawn and garden services | $319.84 |
Housekeeping services | $113.94 |
PC repair | $4.81 |
Housing | $16,751.72 |
Home improvements | $1,786.6 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $3,656.87 |
Phone services | $1,310.65 |
Water | $521.61 |
Life and other insurance | $331.12 |
Pensions and social security | $5,586.42 |
Personal care products and services | $639.84 |
Hair care products | $78.37 |
Personal care products | $268.81 |
Local transportation | $6,316.32 |
Gasoline | $1,640.98 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $852.64 |
Travel | $1,508.79 |
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)
DEBT IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY (home to Rockford, Illinois)
% with any debt in collections | 33% |
Average debt in collections | $1,253 |
% with medical debt in collections | 17% |
Average medical debt in collections | $576 |
% with student loan debt | 16% |
Average student loan debt | $18,756 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $172 |
% with auto debt | 29% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 5,113 | 7.6% |
February 2019 | 4,539 | 6.8% |
March 2019 | 4,551 | 6.8% |
April 2019 | 3,464 | 5.3% |
May 2019 | 4,105 | 6.2% |
June 2019 | 4,494 | 6.7% |
July 2019 | 5,717 | 8.4% |
August 2019 | 5,026 | 7.5% |
September 2019 | 4,310 | 6.5% |
October 2019 | 4,044 | 6.1% |
November 2019 | 4,306 | 6.5% |
December 2019 | 4,501 | 6.9% |
January 2020 | 5,801 | 8.9% |
February 2020 | 3,503 | 5.5% |
March 2020 | 3,060 | 5.1% |
April 2020 | 14,795 | 23.6% |
May 2020 | 13,902 | 21.4% |
June 2020 | 12,625 | 18.6% |
July 2020 | 10,840 | 16.6% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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