Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Rockdale, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,553

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

49.7%1,270

White

39.5%1,008

Two or More

5.7%145

Black

3.3%83

Asian

1.8%47

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

14.3%214

High School Diploma

28%420

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%136

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%191

Associate's Degree

5.4%81

Bachelor's Degree

9.5%142

Master's Degree

2.7%40

Doctorate

1.6%24

HS or Higher

83.1%

BA or Higher

13.7%

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$188,300

Median Renti

$1,256

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.2%410

Renter-Occupied

53.8%478

Total Units

951

Homeownership

46.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%4

$50K–$100K

3.7%15

$100K–$150K

17.1%70

$150K–$200K

39.5%162

$200K–$300K

28.5%117

$300K–$500K

5.4%22

$500K–$1M

4.9%20

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

170

$1,250–$1,500

112

$1,500–$2,000

103

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%6

2000–2009

3%29

1990–1999

2%19

1980–1989

3.4%32

1970–1979

12.5%119

1960–1969

15.6%148

1950–1959

18.6%177

1940–1949

21.1%201

1939 or earlier

23.1%220

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92.2%819

Electricity

5.1%45

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%22

Other

0.2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,135

Mean Household Incomei

$81,213

Per Capita Incomei

$27,329

Poverty Ratei

25.8%

Unemploymenti

8.7%

Labor Forcei

1,562

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1%9

$10K–$15K

0.2%2

$15K–$20K

5.4%48

$20K–$25K

3.9%35

$25K–$30K

3.5%31

$30K–$35K

4.7%42

$35K–$40K

2.7%24

$40K–$45K

2.3%20

$45K–$50K

9.8%87

$50K–$60K

18.5%164

$60K–$75K

9.3%83

$75K–$100K

13.3%118

$100K–$125K

7.2%64

$125K–$150K

4.3%38

$150K–$200K

9%80

$200K+

4.8%43

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,371

Avg. Commutei

25 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,426

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

32(1.6% of civilian adults)