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895
TOTAL POPULATION
454
MALE POPULATION
441
FEMALE POPULATION
102.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,913
PER CAPITA INCOME
$64,554
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,741
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
442
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Rockford Zip Codes

Rockford Area Codes

Race in Rockford

The most populous races in Rockford are White / Caucasian (846 | 94.5%), Hispanic or Latino (34 | 3.8%), and Two or more Races (32 | 3.6%).
Race in Rockford
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino343.8%
Native / Alaskan141.6%
White / Caucasian84694.5%
Two or more Races323.6%
Some other Race30.3%
Total895100.0%

Ancestry in Rockford

The most populous ancestries reported in Rockford are German (289 | 32.3%), Irish (76 | 8.5%), English (49 | 5.5%), Norwegian (39 | 4.4%), and American (34 | 3.8%), together accounting for 54.4% of all Rockford residents.
Ancestry in Rockford
Ancestry# Population% Population
American343.8%
Arab20.2%
British20.2%
Central American30.3%
Czech60.7%
Czechoslovakian30.3%
Danish141.6%
Dominican202.2%
Dutch141.6%
English495.5%
European80.9%
French262.9%
French Canadian121.3%
German28932.3%
Honduran30.3%
Irish768.5%
Italian30.3%
Mexican40.4%
Norwegian394.4%
Palestinian20.2%
Scandinavian121.3%
Scotch-Irish80.9%
Scottish50.6%
Sioux141.6%
Swedish60.7%
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Immigrants in Rockford

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rockford came from Asia (5 | 0.6%), Central America (3 | 0.3%), Honduras (3 | 0.3%), and Latin America (3 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.6% of all Rockford residents.
Immigrants in Rockford
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia50.6%
Central America30.3%
Honduras30.3%
Latin America30.3%
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Sex and Age in Rockford

Sex and Age in Rockford

The most populous age groups in Rockford are 40 to 44 Years (55 | 12.1%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (53 | 12.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rockford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years36 (7.9%)25 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years37 (8.2%)22 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Years12 (2.6%)36 (8.2%)
15 to 19 Years40 (8.8%)18 (4.1%)
20 to 24 Years36 (7.9%)10 (2.3%)
25 to 29 Years23 (5.1%)53 (12.0%)
30 to 34 Years40 (8.8%)20 (4.5%)
35 to 39 Years3 (0.7%)13 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Years55 (12.1%)47 (10.7%)
45 to 49 Years28 (6.2%)12 (2.7%)
50 to 54 Years41 (9.0%)39 (8.8%)
55 to 59 Years27 (5.9%)23 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years15 (3.3%)16 (3.6%)
65 to 69 Years22 (4.9%)30 (6.8%)
70 to 74 Years14 (3.1%)26 (5.9%)
75 to 79 Years12 (2.6%)19 (4.3%)
80 to 84 Years8 (1.8%)25 (5.7%)
85 Years and over5 (1.1%)7 (1.6%)
Total454 (100.0%)441 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rockford

Median Family Size in Rockford

The median family size in Rockford is 2.85 persons per family, with single male/father families (25 | 9.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.08 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (26 | 10.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.62 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rockford
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple204 (80.0%)2.85
Single Male/Father25 (9.8%)3.08
Single Female/Mother26 (10.2%)2.62
Total Families255 (100.0%)2.85

Median Household Size in Rockford

The median household size in Rockford is 2.39 persons per household, with single male/father households (25 | 6.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.68 persons per household. non-family households (120 | 32.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rockford
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple204 (54.4%)2.85
Single Male/Father25 (6.7%)3.68
Single Female/Mother26 (6.9%)3.04
Non-family120 (32.0%)1.19
Total Households375 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rockford

Out of a total of 375 households in Rockford, 255 (68.0%) are family households, while 120 (32.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 128, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 104.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rockford
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-104 (27.7%)
2-Person Households128 (34.1%)7 (1.9%)
3-Person Households43 (11.5%)9 (2.4%)
4-Person Households38 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households32 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households14 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total255 (68.0%)120 (32.0%)

Female Fertility in Rockford

Fertility by Age in Rockford

Average fertility rate in Rockford is 174.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 373.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Rockford
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years31 (100.0%)373.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total31 (100.0%)174.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rockford

74.2% of women with births (31) in Rockford are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 25.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 25.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rockford
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years23 (74.2%)8 (25.8%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23 (74.2%)8 (25.8%)

Fertility by Education in Rockford

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rockford
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School16 (51.6%)444.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree15 (48.4%)163.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total31 (100.0%)174.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rockford

25.8% of women with births in Rockford are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 53.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rockford
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree7 (46.7%)8 (53.3%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23 (74.2%)8 (25.8%)

Income in Rockford

Income Overview in Rockford

Per Capita Income in Rockford is $34,913, while median incomes of families and households are $64,554 and $61,741 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income895$34,913
Median Family Income255$64,554
Mean Family Income255$85,225
Median Household Income375$61,741
Mean Household Income375$85,483
Income Deficit255$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)89532.67%
Wage / Income Gap ($)89567.33¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8950.42

Earnings by Sex in Rockford

Average Earnings in Rockford are $42,266, $47,031 for men and $31,667 for women, a difference of 32.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Rockford
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male263 (55.4%)$47,031
Female212 (44.6%)$31,667
Total475 (100.0%)$42,266

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rockford

The most common earnings brackets in Rockford are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (44 | 16.7%) and $2,499 or less for women (39 | 18.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rockford
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less10 (3.8%)39 (18.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99913 (4.9%)1 (0.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)6 (2.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9991 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)9 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9992 (0.8%)7 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4992 (0.8%)5 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9992 (0.8%)8 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4999 (3.4%)1 (0.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9993 (1.1%)13 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99914 (5.3%)15 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99914 (5.3%)9 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99920 (7.6%)20 (9.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99935 (13.3%)20 (9.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99928 (10.6%)10 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99916 (6.1%)23 (10.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99944 (16.7%)10 (4.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99920 (7.6%)10 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99915 (5.7%)5 (2.4%)
$100,000+15 (5.7%)1 (0.5%)
Total263 (100.0%)212 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rockford

Average earnings in Rockford are $48,625 for men and $34,167 for women, a difference of 29.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,333, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $43,558. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $40,833, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $2,499.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rockford
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$43,558$2,499
High School Diploma$50,417$26,250
College or Associate's Degree$47,833$35,938
Bachelor's Degree$70,000$40,833
Graduate Degree$88,333$0
Total$48,625$34,167

Family Income in Rockford

Family Income Brackets in Rockford

According to the Rockford family income data, there are 76 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Rockford
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99983.1%
$25,000 to $34,999103.9%
$35,000 to $49,9994818.8%
$50,000 to $74,9997629.8%
$75,000 to $99,9995421.2%
$100,000 to $149,9994517.6%
$150,000 to $199,99931.2%
$200,000+114.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rockford

4-person families (27 | 10.6%) account for the highest median family income in Rockford with $98,542 per family, while 2-person families (132 | 51.8%) have the highest median income of $46,250 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rockford
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families132 (51.8%)$92,500
3-Person Families55 (21.6%)$61,016
4-Person Families27 (10.6%)$98,542
5-Person Families27 (10.6%)$39,609
6-Person Families14 (5.5%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total255 (100.0%)$64,554

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rockford

The median family income in Rockford is $64,554, with families comprising 3+ earners (19) having the highest median family income of $110,625, while families with 1 earner (97) have the lowest median family income of $55,938, accounting for 7.4% and 38.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Rockford
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners21 (8.2%)$68,542
1 Earner97 (38.0%)$55,938
2 Earners118 (46.3%)$95,769
3+ Earners19 (7.4%)$110,625
Total255 (100.0%)$64,554

Household Income in Rockford

Household Income Brackets in Rockford

With 115 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Rockford, accounting for 30.7% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (1.3%) fall into the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Rockford
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00092.4%
$10,000 to $14,999123.2%
$15,000 to $24,99951.3%
$25,000 to $34,999246.4%
$35,000 to $49,9997520.0%
$50,000 to $74,99911530.7%
$75,000 to $99,9996216.5%
$100,000 to $149,9995213.9%
$150,000 to $199,99951.3%
$200,000+164.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rockford

The median household income in Rockford is $61,741, with the highest median household income of $63,646 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 127 households (33.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 12 households (3.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rockford
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years12 (3.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years138 (36.8%)$61,429
45 to 64 Years127 (33.9%)$63,646
65+ Years98 (26.1%)$58,750
Total375 (100.0%)$61,741

Poverty in Rockford

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockford

With 5.3% poverty level for males and 7.9% for females among the residents of Rockford, 18 to 24 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6 males (12.8%) and 15 females (38.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (11.1%)4 (16.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years6 (12.8%)4 (23.5%)
25 to 34 Years6 (9.5%)6 (8.2%)
35 to 44 Years3 (5.2%)6 (10.0%)
45 to 54 Years1 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years2 (4.8%)15 (38.5%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (5.3%)35 (7.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockford

According to the poverty statistics in Rockford, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (88.9%)21 (84.0%)
5 Years9 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years28 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years12 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
15 Years2 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years27 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years41 (87.2%)13 (76.5%)
25 to 34 Years57 (90.5%)67 (91.8%)
35 to 44 Years55 (94.8%)54 (90.0%)
45 to 54 Years68 (98.6%)51 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years40 (95.2%)24 (61.5%)
65 to 74 Years34 (94.4%)56 (100.0%)
75 Years and over25 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)
Total430 (94.7%)406 (92.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rockford

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rockford show that 1.0% or 2 of the total 204 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.7%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rockford
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children117 (98.3%)2 (1.7%)
1 or 2 Children60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total202 (99.0%)2 (1.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rockford

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rockford
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (37.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)6 (23.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rockford

The poverty data for Rockford shows that 2 of the married-couple family households (1.0%) and 6 of the single-parent households (11.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (1.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (23.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rockford
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (23.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (1.0%)6 (11.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Rockford

Employment by Class of Employer in Rockford

Among the 418 employed individuals in Rockford, private company employees (291 | 69.6%), not-for-profit organizations (62 | 14.8%), and local government employees (28 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rockford
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees29169.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)163.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)112.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations6214.8%
Local Government Employees286.7%
State Government Employees102.4%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total418100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rockford

According to the labor force statistics for Rockford, out of the total population over 16 years of age (720), 61.4% or 442 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 20 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 97.5% or 117 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.1% or 20 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rockford
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years16 (31.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years17 (37.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years47 (61.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years46 (76.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years108 (91.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years117 (97.5%)20 (17.1%)
55 to 59 Years36 (72.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years15 (48.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years39 (42.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total442 (61.4%)20 (4.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rockford

According to labor force statistics for Rockford, 81.1% of individuals (369) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (455) are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 20 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.8% or 92 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 18.7% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rockford
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School40 (85.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma91 (79.8%)21 (18.7%)
College / Associate Degree146 (73.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher92 (95.8%)3 (3.3%)
Total369 (81.1%)25 (5.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rockford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rockford are Management (49 | 11.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (27 | 6.4%), Community & Social Service (22 | 5.2%), Health Technologists (17 | 4.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (16 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rockford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rockford, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Management (67.3%), and Community & Social Service (31.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rockford
OccupationMaleFemale
Management33 (67.3%)16 (32.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1 (10.0%)9 (90.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1 (14.3%)6 (85.7%)
Community & Social Service 7 (31.8%)15 (68.2%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library3 (18.8%)13 (81.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Category)41 (35.3%)75 (64.7%)
Total (Overall)226 (53.5%)196 (46.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rockford are Food Preparation & Serving (28 | 6.6%), Healthcare Support (27 | 6.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (12 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Rockford

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rockford, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (83.3%), and Healthcare Support (7.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Healthcare Support (92.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (16.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Rockford
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2 (7.4%)25 (92.6%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10 (83.3%)2 (16.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (17.9%)55 (82.1%)
Total (Overall)226 (53.5%)196 (46.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rockford are Sales & Related (51 | 12.1%), and Office & Administration (43 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rockford

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rockford
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related29 (56.9%)22 (43.1%)
Office & Administration13 (30.2%)30 (69.8%)
Total (Category)42 (44.7%)52 (55.3%)
Total (Overall)226 (53.5%)196 (46.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rockford are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (14 | 3.3%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (13 | 3.1%), and Construction & Extraction (11 | 2.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rockford

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rockford
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry7 (53.8%)6 (46.2%)
Construction & Extraction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)32 (84.2%)6 (15.8%)
Total (Overall)226 (53.5%)196 (46.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rockford are Production (49 | 11.6%), Material Moving (45 | 10.7%), and Transportation (13 | 3.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rockford

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rockford
OccupationMaleFemale
Production41 (83.7%)8 (16.3%)
Transportation13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)99 (92.5%)8 (7.5%)
Total (Overall)226 (53.5%)196 (46.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rockford

Employment Industries in Rockford

The major employment industries in Rockford include Manufacturing (96 | 22.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74 | 17.5%), Retail Trade (59 | 14.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (34 | 8.1%), and Educational Services (24 | 5.7%).
Employment Industries in Rockford

Employment Industries by Sex in Rockford

The Rockford industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (86.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), Public Administration (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (91.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rockford
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting23 (67.6%)11 (32.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing79 (82.3%)17 (17.7%)
Wholesale Trade19 (86.4%)3 (13.6%)
Retail Trade36 (61.0%)23 (39.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Utilities3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance15 (71.4%)6 (28.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support11 (68.8%)5 (31.2%)
Educational Services5 (20.8%)19 (79.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (8.1%)68 (91.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total226 (53.5%)196 (46.5%)

Education in Rockford

School Enrollment in Rockford

The most common levels of schooling among the 203 students in Rockford are elementary school (54 | 26.6%), high school (54 | 26.6%), and nursery / preschool (34 | 16.8%).
School Enrollment in Rockford
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3416.8%
Kindergarten52.5%
Elementary School5426.6%
Middle School2713.3%
High School5426.6%
College / Undergraduate199.4%
Graduate / Professional104.9%
Total203100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rockford

Out of a total of 203 students who are enrolled in schools in Rockford, 10 (4.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 193 (95.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (42.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 59 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rockford
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds12 (85.7%)2 (14.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds12 (85.7%)2 (14.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds8 (57.1%)6 (42.9%)
35 Years and over10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total193 (95.1%)10 (4.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rockford

Education (40 | 28.4%), business (32 | 22.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (16 | 11.4%), computers & mathematics (10 | 7.1%), and science & technology (10 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 141 individuals in Rockford who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rockford
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics107.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1611.4%
Physical & Health Sciences21.4%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences53.5%
Engineering96.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology107.1%
Business3222.7%
Education4028.4%
Literature & Languages21.4%
Liberal Arts & History21.4%
Visual & Performing Arts21.4%
Communications10.7%
Arts & Humanities107.1%
Total141100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rockford

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rockford

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rockford are males with 3 vehicles (84, accounting for 37.8%) and females with 3 vehicles (69, making up 42.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rockford
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2 (0.9%)4 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle17 (7.7%)22 (11.2%)
2 Vehicles77 (34.7%)78 (39.8%)
3 Vehicles84 (37.8%)69 (35.2%)
4 Vehicles34 (15.3%)18 (9.2%)
5 or more Vehicles8 (3.6%)5 (2.5%)
Total222 (100.0%)196 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rockford

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rockford are 30 to 34 minutes (108 commuters, 26.5%), 20 to 24 minutes (66 commuters, 16.2%), and less than 5 minutes (56 commuters, 13.7%).
Commute Time in Rockford
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5613.7%
5 to 9 Minutes409.8%
10 to 14 Minutes348.3%
15 to 19 Minutes82.0%
20 to 24 Minutes6616.2%
25 to 29 Minutes235.6%
30 to 34 Minutes10826.5%
35 to 39 Minutes317.6%
40 to 44 Minutes61.5%
45 to 59 Minutes71.7%
60 to 89 Minutes256.1%
90 or more Minutes41.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Rockford

The most common commute times in Rockford are 30 to 34 minutes (54 commuters, 24.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (54 commuters, 28.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rockford
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes19 (8.7%)37 (19.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes18 (8.2%)22 (11.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes24 (11.0%)10 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes5 (2.3%)3 (1.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes44 (20.1%)22 (11.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes14 (6.4%)9 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes54 (24.7%)54 (28.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes16 (7.3%)15 (7.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)6 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes4 (1.8%)3 (1.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes18 (8.2%)7 (3.7%)
90 or more Minutes3 (1.4%)1 (0.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rockford

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rockford are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (50, 22.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (34, 18.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rockford
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3 (1.4%)12 (6.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM32 (14.6%)6 (3.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9 (4.1%)1 (0.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM36 (16.4%)33 (17.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM24 (11.0%)17 (9.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM50 (22.8%)23 (12.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM19 (8.7%)34 (18.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3 (1.4%)9 (4.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1 (0.5%)18 (9.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5 (2.3%)16 (8.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7 (3.2%)15 (7.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM24 (11.0%)5 (2.6%)
Total219 (100.0%)189 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rockford

Occupancy by Ownership in Rockford

Of the total 375 dwellings in Rockford, owner-occupied units account for 291 (77.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 84 (22.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rockford
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units29177.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8422.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units375100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rockford

Occupancy by Household Size in Rockford
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10427.7%
2-Person Household13536.0%
3-Person Household5213.9%
4+ Person Household8422.4%
Total Housing Units375100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rockford

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rockford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household57 (54.8%)47 (45.2%)
2-Person Household128 (94.8%)7 (5.2%)
3-Person Household51 (98.1%)1 (1.9%)
4+ Person Household55 (65.5%)29 (34.5%)
Total Housing Units291 (77.6%)84 (22.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rockford

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rockford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School10 (35.7%)18 (64.3%)
High School Diploma99 (87.6%)14 (12.4%)
College/Associate Degree104 (72.7%)39 (27.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher78 (85.7%)13 (14.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rockford

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rockford
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8221.9%
35 to 44 Years6818.1%
45 to 54 Years7921.1%
55 to 64 Years4812.8%
65 to 74 Years5414.4%
75 to 84 Years379.9%
85 Years and Over71.9%
Total375100.0%

Housing Finances in Rockford

Median Income by Occupancy in Rockford

Median Income by Occupancy in Rockford
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied291 (77.6%)$69,338
Renter-Occupied84 (22.4%)$38,594
Average375 (100.0%)$61,741

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rockford

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rockford
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002 (0.7%)4 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (0.3%)2 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)12 (14.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9992 (0.7%)1 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9992 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (5.1%)9 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99931 (10.6%)44 (52.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999105 (36.1%)10 (11.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99960 (20.6%)2 (2.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99952 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more21 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total291 (100.0%)84 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rockford

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rockford
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30013 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49949 (16.8%)14 (16.7%)
$500 to $79966 (22.7%)41 (48.8%)
$800 to $99957 (19.6%)9 (10.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49970 (24.0%)8 (9.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99935 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more1 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total291 (100.0%)84 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rockford

Housing Structures in Rockford

Housing Structures in Rockford
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached33088.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments51.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments123.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments246.4%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other41.1%
Total375100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rockford

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rockford
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached289 (87.6%)41 (12.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Total291 (77.6%)84 (22.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rockford

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rockford
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (1.4%)6 (7.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms61 (21.0%)56 (66.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms142 (48.8%)19 (22.6%)
8 or more Rooms84 (28.9%)3 (3.6%)
Total291 (100.0%)84 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rockford

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rockford
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas266 (91.4%)56 (66.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4 (1.4%)6 (7.1%)
Electricity18 (6.2%)21 (25.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used3 (1.0%)1 (1.2%)
Total291 (100.0%)84 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rockford

Household Vehicle Usage in Rockford
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (2.8%)8 (9.5%)
1 Vehicle41 (14.1%)29 (34.5%)
2 Vehicles100 (34.4%)40 (47.6%)
3 or more Vehicles142 (48.8%)7 (8.3%)
Total291 (100.0%)84 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rockford

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rockford

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units103188
Median Property Value$96,900$93,200
Median Household Income$59,688$11
Monthly Housing Costs$445$1
Real Estate Taxes$1,229$9

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rockford

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rockford
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00030 (29.1%)4 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99924 (23.3%)113 (60.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99945 (43.7%)70 (37.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9994 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)1 (0.5%)
Total103 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rockford

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rockford
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9994 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (9.7%)3 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99945 (43.7%)21 (11.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (10.7%)60 (31.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9998 (7.8%)49 (26.1%)
$150,000 or more10 (9.7%)44 (23.4%)
Total103 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rockford

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rockford
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x70 (68.0%)79,643 (42,363.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x12 (11.7%)155 (82.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x8 (7.8%)22 (11.7%)
4.0x or more11 (10.7%)2 (1.1%)
Total103 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rockford

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rockford
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80041 (39.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49916 (15.5%)34 (18.1%)
$800 to $1,49944 (42.7%)75 (39.9%)
Total103 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rockford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockford
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years51 (85.0%)9 (15.0%)
26 to 34 Years108 (88.5%)14 (11.5%)
35 to 44 Years116 (98.3%)2 (1.7%)
45 to 54 Years115 (95.8%)5 (4.2%)
55 to 64 Years65 (80.2%)16 (19.8%)
65 to 74 Years92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total849 (94.9%)46 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rockford

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rockford
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen51 (85.0%)9 (15.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rockford

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rockford
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00019 (61.3%)12 (38.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999225 (94.5%)13 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999309 (97.5%)8 (2.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999125 (97.7%)3 (2.3%)
$100,000 and over171 (94.5%)10 (5.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockford

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockford
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 633 (40.7%)55 (67.9%)
6 to 18 Years49 (33.8%)100 (69.0%)
19 to 25 Years35 (58.3%)16 (26.7%)
25 to 34 Years41 (33.6%)75 (61.5%)
35 to 44 Years6 (5.1%)110 (93.2%)
45 to 54 Years17 (14.2%)102 (85.0%)
55 to 64 Years21 (25.9%)57 (70.4%)
65 to 74 Years84 (91.3%)78 (84.8%)
75 Years and over76 (100.0%)63 (82.9%)
Total362 (40.5%)656 (73.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rockford

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rockford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (16.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (7.2%)
18 to 34 Years25 (22.7%)6 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years17 (10.1%)27 (18.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (25.0%)13 (23.2%)
75 Years and over16 (64.0%)25 (49.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rockford

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rockford: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (3.0%)5 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years8 (22.2%)5 (8.9%)
75 Years and over6 (24.0%)3 (5.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rockford: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (16.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years24 (21.8%)4 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years6 (3.5%)5 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (3.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (3.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rockford: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years25 (22.7%)4 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years7 (4.1%)16 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rockford: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years24 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (3.0%)3 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (2.8%)8 (14.3%)
75 Years and over6 (24.0%)20 (39.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rockford: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years24 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (32.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Rockford

Computing Device Access in Rockford

Computing Device Access in Rockford
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop25868.8%
Smartphone33188.3%
Tablet22660.3%
No Computing Device184.8%
Total375100.0%

Internet Access in Rockford

Internet Access in Rockford
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home26470.4%
Cellular Data Only7921.1%
Satellite Internet51.3%
No Internet287.5%
Total375100.0%

Rockford Summary

Rockford, Iowa is a small city located in Floyd County, Iowa, United States. It is situated on the banks of the Cedar River, approximately 20 miles north of Mason City. The city has a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census, making it the smallest city in Floyd County.

History

Rockford was founded in 1856 by a group of settlers from Rockford, Illinois. The city was named after the Illinois city, and the settlers hoped to replicate the success of their hometown. The city was incorporated in 1876 and was the first city in Floyd County to be incorporated.
The city was initially a farming community, but it soon developed into a manufacturing center. The first industry in Rockford was a sawmill, which was built in 1858. This was followed by a grist mill, a woolen mill, and a furniture factory. The city also had a number of other businesses, including a hotel, a bank, and a newspaper.

Geography

Rockford is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 18 and Iowa Highway 14. The city is situated on the banks of the Cedar River, which flows through the city. The city is located in a rural area, and the surrounding landscape is mostly flat.
The climate in Rockford is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 75°F, and the average temperature in the winter is around 20°F.

Economy

The economy of Rockford is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a plastics factory, and a metal fabrication plant. The city also has a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The city is also home to a number of agricultural businesses, including a dairy farm, a hog farm, and a grain elevator. The city is also home to a number of small farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and hay.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Rockford was 1,845. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Rockford was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 11.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Rockford is served by the Rockford Community School District, which consists of two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The city is also home to a number of churches, including the First United Methodist Church, the Rockford Baptist Church, and the Rockford Lutheran Church.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rockford?
Total Population of Rockford is 895.
What is the Total Male Population of Rockford?
Total Male Population of Rockford is 454.
What is the Total Female Population of Rockford?
Total Female Population of Rockford is 441.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rockford?
There are 102.95 Males per 100 Females in Rockford.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rockford?
There are 97.14 Females per 100 Males in Rockford.
What is the Median Population Age in Rockford?
Median Population Age in Rockford is 41.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rockford
Average Family Size in Rockford is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rockford
Average Household Size in Rockford is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rockford?
Per Capita income in Rockford is $34,913.
What is the Median Family Income in Rockford?
Median Family Income in Rockford is $64,554.
What is the Median Household income in Rockford?
Median Household Income in Rockford is $61,741.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rockford?
Income or Wage Gap in Rockford is 32.7%.
Women in Rockford earn 67.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rockford?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rockford is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rockford?
There are 442 People in the Labor Forcein in Rockford.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rockford?
61.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Rockford.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rockford?
Unemployment Rate in Rockford is 4.5%.