Categories in Rockford, Illinois
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Rockford, Illinois
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 3,567 | 30 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 1,234 | 31 years |
| Real estate | 1,220 | 28 years |
| Lawyers legal | 975 | 31 years |
| Corporate management | 890 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 806 | 29 years |
| Shopping | 758 | 34 years |
| Religion | 583 | 46 years |
| Construction of buildings | 575 | 31 years |
| Financial services | 558 | 34 years |
| Electronics stores | 530 | 29 years |
| Dentists | 513 | 34 years |
| Finance other | 496 | 40 years |
| Car repair | 495 | 34 years |
| Social work | 485 | 30 years |
| Beauty salons | 394 | 22 years |
| Shopping other | 392 | 31 years |
Rockford, Illinois Facts
| Area | 64.2 mi² |
| Population | 161,641 |
| Male Population | 78,243 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 83,398 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +30.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.6% |
| Median Age | 36.2 years (Male: 34.9, Female: 37.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $69,619 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 779, 815 |
| Neighborhoods | Southeast, Northeast, East Rockford, Downtown, Northwest |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.27113, -89.09400 |
| Zip Codes | 61101, 61103, 61104, 61105, 61106, More |
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Rockford, Illinois Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 123,541 | 137,731 | 144,797 | 155,776 | 161,641 | 162,517 | 165,753 |
| Population Density | 1,923.9 / mi² | 2,144.9 / mi² | 2,254.9 / mi² | 2,425.9 / mi² | 2,517.2 / mi² | 2,530.9 / mi² | 2,581.3 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRockford, Illinois Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 11.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, Illinois | +30.8% | +17.4% | +11.6% |
| Illinois | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rockford, Illinois Median Age
Median Age: 36.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, Illinois | 36.2 yrs | 37.5 yrs | 34.9 yrs |
| Illinois | 36.6 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Rockford, Illinois Population Density
Population Density: 2,517 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, Illinois | 161,641 | 64.21 sq mi | 2,517 / mi² |
| Illinois | 13 million | 57,913.5 sq mi | 224 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rockford, Illinois Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Rockford, Illinois
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Rockford, Illinois
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Rockford, Illinois
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Rockford, Illinois
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Rockford, Illinois Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $34,296 | $48,515 | $56,569 | $57,855 | $47,193 | $45,926 | $65,465 | $69,619 |
| Total GDP | $4.4B | $7B | $9.1B | $9.6B | $8.1B | $8.1B | $11.8B | $12.6B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Rockford, Illinois CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, Illinois | 2,919,748 tn | 18.06 tn | 45,469.3 tons/mi² |
| Illinois | 259,471,379 tn | 20 tn | 4,480.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Rockford, Illinois CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,919,748 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 45,469.3 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10/10 | 9:59 AM | 3.8 | 59.6 km | 10,000 m | 8km NW of Village of Campton Hills, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/04 | 6:10 AM | 4.2 | 91.5 km | 10,000 m | 10km NW of Ottawa, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/99 | 4:17 PM | 3.5 | 67.3 km | 5,000 m | Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/72 | 5:22 AM | 4.04 | 73.2 km | 11,000 m | Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/12 | 4:21 PM | 4.5 | 98.8 km | — | Illinois | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Rockford, Illinois
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