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Population of Rockford, Illinois

StateIllinois
Land Area (mi²)64.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)2,296/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.28% (-422)
Growth Since 20200.25% (370)
Rank in State5th
Rank in Country193th

The population of Rockford, IL in 2022 is estimated to be 147,811. This is a decrease of -0.28% (-422 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Rockford by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Rockford by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Rockford by Age

Rockford Population Pyramid 2022
Rockford Median Age
37.8
Total
36.5
Male
39.3
Female
Rockford Sex Ratio
48.4%
71,355
Male
51.6%
76,086
Female
Rockford Age Dependency Ratio
29.9
Old Age Dependency Ratio
42
Child Dependency Ratio
Rockford Adults
111,393
Adults
(25,639 of whom are seniors) in Rockford.

Population of Rockford by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate