Demographics — Rockford, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

147,649

Median Agei

37.5

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

84.9%

BA or Higher

23.2%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$120,900

Median Renti

$954

Total Units

68,027

Homeownership

53.8%

Vacancy Rate

9.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.8%3,243

$50K–$100K

26.8%8,862

$100K–$150K

26.3%8,701

$150K–$200K

17.5%5,802

$200K–$300K

13.1%4,340

$300K–$500K

4.9%1,615

$500K–$1M

1.4%465

$1M+

0.2%65

Rent Distribution

Under $500

2,576

$500–$750

4,555

$750–$1,000

8,049

$1,000–$1,250

6,103

$1,250–$1,500

3,425

$1,500–$2,000

1,877

$2,000+

719

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%69

2010–2019

1.3%885

2000–2009

5.8%3,973

1990–1999

9.3%6,353

1980–1989

9.3%6,337

1970–1979

13.3%9,079

1960–1969

13.8%9,379

1950–1959

16.8%11,414

1940–1949

7.8%5,312

1939 or earlier

22.4%15,226

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.1%50,492

Electricity

14.8%9,126

No Fuel

1.3%795

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%757

Other

0.4%268

Solar

0%27

Fuel Oil

0%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,328

Mean Household Incomei

$71,994

Per Capita Incomei

$30,409

Poverty Ratei

21.4%

Unemploymenti

8.6%

Labor Forcei

69,339

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.2%5,032

$10K–$15K

5.9%3,630

$15K–$20K

5.5%3,377

$20K–$25K

5.4%3,307

$25K–$30K

4.2%2,575

$30K–$35K

5.5%3,376

$35K–$40K

4.8%2,933

$40K–$45K

4.2%2,574

$45K–$50K

4.1%2,501

$50K–$60K

7.3%4,472

$60K–$75K

10.6%6,533

$75K–$100K

12.9%7,953

$100K–$125K

7.1%4,376

$125K–$150K

4.6%2,828

$150K–$200K

5.4%3,316

$200K+

4.4%2,698

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

5,664

Residentsi

9,494

Avg. Tenant Renti

$366/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing1,156 homes94% occupied$351/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers2,788 homes69% occupied$392/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81,518 homes95% occupied$322/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC138 homes99% occupied$432/mo rent

811/PRAC65 homes97% occupied$399/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,328/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

76.2%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

18.5%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

4.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

75.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

71.1% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

18,11612.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

7,889

India

727

Philippines

673

China

346

United Kingdom

334

Canada

314

Poland

263

Korea

182

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

61,582

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

63,355

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6,884(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93%Insured

7%Uninsured