State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,807.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.75%
Growth Since 2010
6.19%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Rockford, Minnesota Population 2021
4,583
Rockford is a city located in Wright County Minnesota. With a 2020 population of 4,583, it is the 159th largest city in Minnesota and the 5009th largest city in the United States . Rockford is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 6.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,316 in 2010. Rockford reached it's highest population of 4,583 in 2021. Spanning over 3 miles, Rockford has a population density of 1,807 people per square mile.
The average household income in Rockford is $82,738 with a poverty rate of 9.01%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $974 per month, and the median house value is $181,900. The median age in Rockford is 39.2 years, 39.3 years for males, and 39 years for females.
Rockford Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockford was:
- White: 95.47%
- Other race: 3.16%
- Two or more races: 1.05%
- Black or African American: 0.31%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Rockford, Minnesota is 4,583 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,481.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,316.
Rockford, Minnesota Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,345 | 95.47% |
| Some Other Race | 144 | 3.16% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 1.05% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.31% |
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Rockford Population by Race
Rockford Population Pyramid $2021
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Rockford Population by Age
Rockford Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,684 | 2.7 | 76.5 |
| Married | 888 | 3.66 | 88 |
| Non Family | 633 | 1.27 | 65.9 |
| Female | 141 | 3.14 | 48.9 |
| Male | 22 | 2.32 | 100 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
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Rockford Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 2.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 2.45% |
| High School Graduate | 685 | 23.28% |
| Some College | 785 | 26.68% |
| Associates Degree | 483 | 16.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 558 | 18.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 272 | 9.25% |
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Rockford Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Rockford Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,676 | 2,590 | 830 |
| Hispanic | 252 | 179 | |
| Other Race | 53 | ||
| Black | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.02%.
Rockford Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,302
Average Earnings
$50,779
Average Male
$32,487
Average Female
Rockford Earnings by Educational Attainment
Rockford Language by Age
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Rockford Language
90.04% of Rockford residents speak only English, while 9.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.82% of the population.
Rockford Language
Rockford Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,948 | 362 | 9.17% |
| Multiple | 48 | 48 | 100.00% |
9.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.59%
Male Poverty Rate
12.26%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rockford
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockford is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockford is White, with 9.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.00%.
Rockford Poverty
Rockford Poverty Rate by Education
Rockford Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Rockford Married by Age and Sex
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Rockford Marriage
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 35-44.
Rockford Marital Status by Race
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Rockford Marital Status
Rockford Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 7.31% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 5.51% |
Rockford Veterans by Race
Rockford Veterans by Education
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12.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
Rockford Veterans by Education
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74.9%
Labor Force Participation
72.3%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Rockford Employment by Age
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Rockford Employment by Race
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Rockford Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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95.89%
Native Born
4.11%
Foreign Born
2.92%
Non Citizen
1.19%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.89% of Rockford residents were born in the United States, with 73.48% having been born in Minnesota. 2.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Rockford Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,583 | 34 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 4,549 | 34 | 0.75% |
| 2019 | 4,515 | 34 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 4,481 | 11 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 4,470 | 13 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 4,457 | 15 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 4,442 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 4,442 | 14 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 4,428 | 6 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 4,422 | 19 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 4,403 | 35 | 0.80% |
| 2010 | 4,368 | 884 | 2.29% |
| 2000 | 3,484 | 819 | 2.72% |
| 1990 | 2,665 | 0.00% |