Demographics in Rockford, IL
Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data
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Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
147,649
Male
71,854
48.7%
Female
75,795
51.3%
Median Age
37.5
Age Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Race & Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)White55.5%
Black21.8%
Hispanic20.6%
Asian3.7%
Two or More11.0%
Other7.2%
Education & Household
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher
15.5%
High School or Higher
35.6%
Foreign Born
12.3%
Veterans
4.7%
Married
32.8%
Avg Household Size
2.3
Marital Status by Age
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Rockford, IL has a population of 147,649 with a median age of 37.5. The racial makeup is 55.5% White, 20.6% Hispanic, 21.8% Black, 3.7% Asian. About 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 12.3%.