Rockford, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
147,441
Unemployment
9.6%
Poverty
21.8%
Median Home
$95,200
Median Income
$44,771
Median Rent
$784
Rockford SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
8.5
Rockford, IL Crime Report
6,205
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,285.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
82.67%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rockford / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6,205 | 4,285.4 | 1,985.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 2,101 | 1,451.0 | 425.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 30 | 20.7 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 238 | 164.4 | 97.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,731 | 1,195.5 | 278.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 4,104 | 2,834.4 | 1,559.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 742 | 512.4 | 246.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,968 | 2,049.8 | 1,143.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 394 | 272.1 | 169.5 | 246.0 |
Rockford, IL Cost Of Living
86
Rockford's Overall Cost Of Living
Rockford's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Rockford | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 58 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 94 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 147,441 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 147,881 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 148,640 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 149,597 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 150,283 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 151,290 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 152,138 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 152,948 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 153,509 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 154,517 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rockford
| Race | Rockford | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.8% | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 21.6% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 18.3% | 17.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Rockford
| Gender | Rockford | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 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% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 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 | 9.4% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.9% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.8% | 8.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.7% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.1% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.0% | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
