Living in Rockford, IL
Rockford, Illinois Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
147,070
Unemployment
10.7%
Poverty
22.3%
Median Home
$91,600
Median Income
$44,252
Median Rent
$772
Rockford SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
8.5
Rockford, IL Crime Report
6,559Total Crimes
4,501.1Total Crimes / 100k People
81.74%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rockford / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6,559 | 4,501.1 | 2,253.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 1,711 | 1,174.2 | 406.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 14 | 9.6 | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 282 | 193.5 | 98.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,290 | 885.3 | 254.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 4,848 | 3,327.0 | 1,846.5 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 1,001 | 686.9 | 271.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 3,458 | 2,373.1 | 1,426.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 389 | 267.0 | 148.2 | 219.9 |
Rockford, IL Cost Of Living
85Rockford's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Rockford | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 57 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 97 | 100 | |
Rockford, IL Photos
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Rankings for Rockford in Illinois
Map Of Rockford, IL
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Population over time in Rockford
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 147,070 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 147,881 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 148,640 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 149,597 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 150,283 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 151,290 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 152,138 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 152,948 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 153,509 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 154,517 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rockford
| Race | Rockford | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.5% | 61.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 21.1% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 18.4% | 17.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Rockford
| Gender | Rockford | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rockford for adults over 25
| Education | Rockford | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Rockford, Illinois
| Income | Rockford | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.9% | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.1% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% | 8.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.1% | 16.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 8.3% | 7.7% |
