Rockford, Michigan Population 2022
Rockford is a city located in Kent County Michigan. Rockford has a 2020 population of 6,226. Rockford is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 1.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,142 in 2010.
The average household income in Rockford is $86,647 with a poverty rate of 8.24%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $980 per month, and the median house value is $215,400. The median age in Rockford is 35.4 years, 35 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
Rockford Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockfordwas:
- White: 91.89%
- Two or more races: 3.71%
- Black or African American: 3.06%
- Other race: 1.08%
- Asian: 0.27%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,798 | 91.89% |
| Black or African American | 193 | 3.06% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.27% |
| Some Other Race | 68 | 1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 234 | 3.71% |
Rockford Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,553 | 2.46 | 75.4 |
| Married | 1,511 | 2.87 | 91.3 |
| Male | 116 | 3.32 | 86.2 |
| Female | 247 | 3.04 | 61.1 |
| Non Family | 679 | 1.17 | 43.6 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 130 | 2.99% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 123 | 2.83% |
| High School Graduate | 712 | 16.36% |
| Some College | 927 | 21.31% |
| Associates Degree | 446 | 10.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,171 | 26.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 842 | 19.35% |
Rockford Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Black | 122 | 115 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 93 | 50 |
| White | 3,965 | 3,789 | 1,892 |
| Hispanic | 221 | 151 | 54 |
| Other Race | 44 | 44 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Rockford Language by Age
Rockford Language
98.56% of Rockford residents speak only English, while 1.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.28% of the population.
Rockford Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 193 | 17 | 8.81% |
| White | 5,643 | 479 | 8.49% |
| Other | 24 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 340 | 24 | 7.06% |
8.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.24%
Male Poverty Rate
10.30%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rockford
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockford is Black, with 8.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockford is Hispanic, with 7.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.79%.
Rockford Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
61.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Rockford Married by Age and Sex
Rockford Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Rockford Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 512 | 11.43% |
Rockford Veterans by Education
4.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
76.4%
Labor Force Participation
70%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
82.38%
Born in Rockford
98.72%
Native Born
1.28%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.72% of Rockford residents were born in the United States, with 82.38% having been born in Michigan. 0.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3,324 | 0.00% | |
| 1990 | 3,750 | 426 | 1.21% |
| 2000 | 4,626 | 876 | 2.12% |
| 2010 | 5,719 | 1,093 | 2.14% |
| 2011 | 5,761 | 42 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 5,803 | 42 | 0.73% |
| 2013 | 5,845 | 42 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 5,887 | 42 | 0.72% |
| 2015 | 5,929 | 42 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 5,971 | 42 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 6,013 | 42 | 0.70% |
| 2018 | 6,055 | 42 | 0.70% |
| 2019 | 6,097 | 42 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 6,142 | 45 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 6,184 | 42 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 6,226 | 42 | 0.68% |