Rockford is a city located in Hennepin County Minnesota. Rockford has a 2024 population of 4,811. Rockford is currently growing at a rate of 1.63% annually and its population has increased by 6.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,503 in 2020.
The average household income in Rockford is $103,436 with a poverty rate of 8.97%. The median age in Rockford is 39.8 years: 38 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,269 | 92.04% |
| Asian | 174 | 3.75% |
| Two or more races | 165 | 3.56% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.43% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,810 | 2.56 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Married | 829 | 3.21 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 667 | 1.37 | 64 | 36 |
| Female | 251 | 3.63 | 45 | 55 |
| Male | 63 | 2.46 | 100 | 0 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
75.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 134 | 4.25% |
| Associates Degree | 319 | 10.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 811 | 25.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 467 | 14.81% |
| High School Graduate | 781 | 24.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 0.98% |
| Some College | 610 | 19.35% |
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 | 2,857 | 2,711 | 1,197 |
| Hispanic | 139 | 120 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 85 | 29 |
| Asian | 71 | 71 | 52 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,500 | $108,073 | $62,976 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,708 | $89,494 | $72,386 |
| High School Graduate | $28,710 | $50,107 | $28,095 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,515 | $55,827 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,959 | $70,156 | $40,587 |
| Some College | $51,150 | $67,333 | $32,273 |
$54,959
Average Earnings
$70,156
Average Male
$40,587
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.6% of Rockford residents speak only English, while 5.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,080 | 301 | 7.38% |
| Multiple | 165 | 80 | 48.48% |
| Asian | 174 | 35 | 20.11% |
| Hispanic | 242 | 24 | 9.92% |
8.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.92%
Male Poverty Rate
11.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockford is Multiple, with 48.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockford is White, with 7.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.48% |
| High School | 4.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 11.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,224 | $123,206 |
| Households | $76,181 | $103,436 |
| Married Families | $140,156 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,250 | $61,752 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
193
Number of Veterans
193
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 87 |
| Vietnam | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 193 | 5.69% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 9.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.2%
Labor Force Participation
70.9%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
73.09%
Born in Rockford
96.1%
Native Born
3.9%
Foreign Born
1.49%
Non Citizen
2.41%
Naturalized
96.1% of Rockford residents were born in the United States, with 73.09% having been born in Minnesota. 1.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,196 | 77 | 1.5% |
| 2028 | 5,119 | 77 | 1.53% |
| 2027 | 5,042 | 77 | 1.55% |
| 2026 | 4,965 | 77 | 1.58% |
| 2025 | 4,888 | 77 | 1.6% |
| 2024 | 4,811 | 77 | 1.63% |
| 2023 | 4,734 | 63 | 1.35% |
| 2022 | 4,671 | 75 | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 4,596 | 93 | 2.07% |
| 2020 | 4,503 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 4,517 | 35 | 0.78% |
| 2018 | 4,482 | 17 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 4,465 | 13 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 4,452 | 15 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 4,437 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4,437 | 17 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 4,420 | 6 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 4,414 | 20 | 0.46% |
| 2011 | 4,394 | 35 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 4,359 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,484 | 819 | 30.73% |
| 1990 | 2,665 | -2,531 | -48.71% |