Rockton, Illinois Population 2022
Rockton is a city located in Winnebago County Illinois. Rockton has a 2020 population of 7,899. Rockton is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,863 in 2010.
The average household income in Rockton is $91,994 with a poverty rate of 5.62%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $730 per month, and the median house value is $176,500. The median age in Rockton is 41 years, 41.7 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
Rockton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rocktonwas:
- White: 96.36%
- Asian: 1.09%
- Two or more races: 1.06%
- Black or African American: 0.73%
- Other race: 0.51%
- Native American: 0.26%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,429 | 96.36% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 0.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 84 | 1.09% |
| Some Other Race | 39 | 0.51% |
| Two or More Races | 82 | 1.06% |
Rockton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,041 | 2.53 | 81.5 |
| Married | 1,929 | 2.94 | 96.9 |
| Male | 124 | 3.25 | 67.7 |
| Female | 250 | 3.13 | 54 |
| Non Family | 738 | 1.14 | 52.6 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 0.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 145 | 2.68% |
| High School Graduate | 1,610 | 29.73% |
| Some College | 1,388 | 25.63% |
| Associates Degree | 697 | 12.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 908 | 16.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 644 | 11.89% |
Rockton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| White | 4,982 | 4,832 | 1,467 |
| Hispanic | 331 | 331 | 29 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | |
| Black | 27 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$45,750
Average Earnings
$66,875
Average Male
$31,519
Average Female
Rockton Language by Age
Rockton Language
96.20% of Rockton residents speak only English, while 3.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
Rockton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56 | 10 | 17.86% |
| White | 6,790 | 391 | 5.76% |
| Other | 30 | NaN% |
5.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.14%
Male Poverty Rate
6.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rockton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockton is Black, with 17.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.78%.
Rockton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
60.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.9%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Rockton Married by Age and Sex
Rockton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Rockton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 490 | 8.27% |
Rockton Veterans by Education
4.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.3%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
62.45%
Born in Rockton
97.51%
Native Born
2.49%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
2.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.51% of Rockton residents were born in the United States, with 62.45% having been born in Illinois. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,928 | 0.00% | |
| 2000 | 5,296 | 2,368 | 6.11% |
| 2010 | 7,685 | 2,389 | 3.79% |
| 2011 | 7,703 | 18 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 7,721 | 18 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 7,739 | 18 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 7,757 | 18 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 7,775 | 18 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 7,793 | 18 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 7,811 | 18 | 0.23% |
| 2018 | 7,829 | 18 | 0.23% |
| 2019 | 7,847 | 18 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 7,863 | 16 | 0.20% |
| 2021 | 7,881 | 18 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 7,899 | 18 | 0.23% |