Rockton is a village located in Winnebago County Illinois. Rockton has a 2024 population of 7,740. Rockton is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,851 in 2020.
The average household income in Rockton is $118,633 with a poverty rate of 6.28%. The median age in Rockton is 40.1 years: 39.7 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,358 | 89.32% |
| Other race | 390 | 4.73% |
| Two or more races | 317 | 3.85% |
| Asian | 134 | 1.63% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,996 | 2.75 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Married | 1,941 | 3.22 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Non Family | 646 | 1.16 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Female | 351 | 3.14 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Male | 58 | 2.24 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
80.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 210 | 3.97% |
| Associates Degree | 548 | 10.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,089 | 20.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 935 | 17.67% |
| High School Graduate | 1,310 | 24.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 0.32% |
| Some College | 1,183 | 22.35% |
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 | 4,613 | 4,534 | 1,878 |
| Hispanic | 488 | 341 | 26 |
| Other Race | 163 | 16 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 129 | 78 |
| Asian | 96 | 96 | 66 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,458 | $93,571 | $46,723 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,789 | $111,328 | $92,604 |
| High School Graduate | $52,672 | $63,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,814 | $0 | $32,195 |
| Overall | $60,192 | $83,347 | $49,082 |
| Some College | $57,245 | $76,790 | $50,709 |
$60,192
Average Earnings
$83,347
Average Male
$49,082
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.28% of Rockton residents speak only English, while 3.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,845 | 445 | 6.5% |
| Other | 390 | 62 | 15.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,059 | 31 | 2.93% |
| Multiple | 316 | 10 | 3.16% |
6.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.72%
Male Poverty Rate
7.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockton is Other, with 15.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockton is Hispanic, with 2.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.62% |
| Some College | 5.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.24% |
| Female Employed | 7.3% |
| Male Employed | 4.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $127,930 | $134,828 |
| Households | $109,333 | $118,633 |
| Married Families | $136,331 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,452 | $46,205 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.5%
Male Marriage Rate
57.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
315
Number of Veterans
293
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 108 |
| First Gulf War | 104 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 100 |
| 35 to 54 | 95 |
| 65 to 74 | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 301 | 5.35% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 7.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
63.64%
Born in Rockton
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
0.7%
Non Citizen
1.31%
Naturalized
97.98% of Rockton residents were born in the United States, with 63.64% having been born in Illinois. 0.7% 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 | 7,601 | -28 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 7,629 | -28 | -0.37% |
| 2027 | 7,657 | -27 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 7,684 | -28 | -0.36% |
| 2025 | 7,712 | -28 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 7,740 | -28 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 7,768 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2022 | 7,767 | -48 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 7,815 | -36 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 7,851 | 335 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 7,516 | -28 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 7,544 | -17 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 7,561 | -31 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 7,592 | -22 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 7,614 | -33 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 7,647 | -55 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 7,702 | -27 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 7,729 | -32 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 7,761 | -16 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 7,777 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,296 | 2,368 | 80.87% |
| 1990 | 2,928 | -4,673 | -61.48% |