Rockton township is located in Winnebago County Illinois. Rockton township has a 2024 population of 15,957. Rockton township is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -1.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,131 in 2020.
The average household income in Rockton township is $96,227 with a poverty rate of 11.47%. The median age in Rockton township is 39.1 years: 40.8 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,562 | 84.21% |
| Two or more races | 1,092 | 6.78% |
| Black or African American | 617 | 3.83% |
| Other race | 586 | 3.64% |
| Asian | 248 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,518 | 2.46 | 75 | 25 |
| Married | 3,518 | 3.1 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 2,223 | 1.24 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Female | 539 | 3.18 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
| Male | 238 | 2.79 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
75.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 574 | 5.25% |
| Associates Degree | 1,292 | 11.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,827 | 16.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,198 | 10.96% |
| High School Graduate | 3,654 | 33.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 228 | 2.09% |
| Some College | 2,159 | 19.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,601 | 9,179 | 2,712 |
| Hispanic | 657 | 337 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 391 | 308 | 167 |
| Black | 324 | 264 | 43 |
| Other Race | 217 | 76 | 7 |
| Asian | 164 | 164 | 78 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,156 | $83,519 | $54,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,848 | $123,229 | $78,819 |
| High School Graduate | $38,697 | $53,438 | $22,587 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,123 | $36,721 | $6,419 |
| Overall | $50,326 | $59,968 | $39,343 |
| Some College | $48,736 | $52,231 | $39,375 |
$50,326
Average Earnings
$59,968
Average Male
$39,343
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.54% of Rockton township residents speak only English, while 9.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,962 | 1,001 | 7.72% |
| Hispanic | 1,815 | 579 | 31.9% |
| Black | 611 | 349 | 57.12% |
| Multiple | 1,092 | 229 | 20.97% |
| Other | 586 | 156 | 26.62% |
| Asian | 248 | 6 | 2.42% |
11.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.48%
Male Poverty Rate
12.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockton township is Black, with 57.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockton township is Asian, with 2.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.42% |
| High School | 16.14% |
| Some College | 6.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.7% |
| Male Employed | 7.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.69% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,953 | $117,044 |
| Households | $79,253 | $96,227 |
| Married Families | $115,579 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,658 | $52,372 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
53.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
787
Number of Veterans
728
Male Veterans
59
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 272 |
| First Gulf War | 221 |
| Second Gulf War | 99 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 274 |
| 75+ | 231 |
| 65 to 74 | 207 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 729 | 6.71% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 4.64% |
| Asian | 21 | 11.86% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.57% |
| Black | 11 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.6%
Born in Rockton township
95.58%
Native Born
4.42%
Foreign Born
1.91%
Non Citizen
2.51%
Naturalized
95.58% of Rockton township residents were born in the United States, with 58.6% having been born in Illinois. 1.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,952 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2028 | 15,953 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2027 | 15,954 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2026 | 15,955 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2025 | 15,956 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 15,957 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 15,958 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2022 | 15,959 | -97 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 16,056 | -75 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 16,131 | 271 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 15,860 | -66 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 15,926 | -33 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 15,959 | -70 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 16,029 | -49 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 16,078 | -74 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 16,152 | -114 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 16,266 | -60 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 16,326 | -71 | -0.43% |
| 2011 | 16,397 | -39 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 16,436 | 0 | 0% |