Rockford City PUMA, IL

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2021 Population

195,986

0.29% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.6

0.752% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

18.8%

1.88% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$52,989

4.61% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$113,900

3.55% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

81,107

0.873% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Rockford City PUMA, IL had a population of 196k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $52,989. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rockford City PUMA, IL grew from 195,420 to 195,986, a 0.29% increase and its median household income grew from $50,654 to $52,989, a 4.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rockford City PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.1%), White (Hispanic) (8.86%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.55%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.46%).

18.3% of the households in Rockford City PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.9% of the residents in Rockford City PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Winnebago County (Southeast & West)--Rockford City PUMA, IL are Rock Valley College (1,460 degrees awarded in 2021), Rasmussen University-Illinois (1,107 degrees), and Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College (403 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Rockford City PUMA, IL was $113,900, and the homeownership rate was 61.2%.

Most people in Rockford City PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Rockford City PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Rockford City PUMA, IL borders DeKalb County PUMA, IL, Stephenson & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL, Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL, Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI, and Rock County PUMA, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Rockford City PUMA, IL is home to a population of 196k people, from which 93.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.9% of Rockford City PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (21.3k people).

In 2021, there were 3.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Rockford City PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Rockford City PUMA, IL are Spanish (22,512 households), Arabic (1,937 households), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (1,496 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

99,907

Women

51%

96,082

Men

49%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 195,989 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

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Citizenship

93.9%

2021 Citizenship

93.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.9% of Rockford City PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Rockford City PUMA, IL was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rockford City PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rockford City PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
117k ± 1.32k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
33.5k ± 1.14k
White (Hispanic)
17.4k ± 1.36k

16.3%

Hispanic Population

31.9k people

16.3% of the people in Rockford City PUMA, IL are hispanic (31.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rockford City PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
9,656 ± 2,352 people
Iraq
991 ± 771 people
Philippines
666 ± 633 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rockford City PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 9,656 Rockford City PUMA, IL residents, followed by Iraq with 991 and Philippines with 666.

Foreign-Born Population

10.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

21.3k people

10.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20.9k people

As of 2021, 10.9% of Rockford City PUMA, IL residents (21.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rockford City PUMA, IL was 10.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rockford City PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
22,512 households (12.3%)
Arabic
1,937 households (1.05%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
1,496 households (0.814%)

18.3% of the households in Rockford City PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Rockford City PUMA, IL was Spanish. 12.3% of the households in Rockford City PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,082 ± 418
Gulf War (2001-)
1,358 ± 281
Gulf War (1990s)
1,072 ± 239

Rockford City PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rockford City PUMA, IL employs 81.1k people. The largest industries in Rockford City PUMA, IL are Construction (4,770 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,743 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,057 people), and the highest paying industries are Recyclable material merchant wholesalers ($210,444), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($146,064), and Legal services ($135,218).

Males in Rockford City PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,879. The income inequality in Rockford City PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,171

Women

47.9%

42,650

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Rockford City PUMA, IL in 2020 was 81,821 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

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Occupations

81.1k

2021 Value

−0.873%

1 Year decline

± −0.873%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rockford City PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −0.873%, from 81.8k employees to 81.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rockford City PUMA, IL, are Other assemblers and fabricators (2,424 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,232 people), and Registered nurses (2,073 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rockford City PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

81.1k

2021 Value

−0.873%

1 Year decline

± −0.873%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rockford City PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −0.873%, from 81.8k employees to 81.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rockford City PUMA, IL, are Construction (4,770 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,743 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,057 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rockford City PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Rockford City PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,378

Median earning men ± $1,859

$29,986

Median earning women ± $1,022

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,881), Wholesale Trade ($53,517), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,727).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($48,185), Wholesale Trade ($46,583), and Information ($43,807).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Rockford City PUMA, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Rockford City PUMA, IL awarded 3,535 degrees. The student population of Rockford City PUMA, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,288 male students and 7,061 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rockford City PUMA, IL are White (1,888 and 53.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (620 and 17.7%), Black or African American (531 and 15.2%), and Unknown (236 and 6.74%).

The largest universities in Rockford City PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Rock Valley College (1,460 and 41.3%), Rasmussen University-Illinois (1,107 and 31.3%), and Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College (403 and 11.4%).

The most popular majors in Winnebago County (Southeast & West)--Rockford City PUMA, IL are Registered Nursing (660 and 18.7%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (568 and 16.1%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (146 and 4.13%).

The median tuition cost in Winnebago County (Southeast & West)--Rockford City PUMA, IL for private four year colleges is $30,059.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Rockford City PUMA, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,349 (31.8% men and 68.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,349 students enrolled in Rockford City PUMA, IL, 31.8% men and 68.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,817 records, of which 64% were women and 36% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
501 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
146 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
568 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Winnebago County (Southeast & West)--Rockford City PUMA, IL was Registered Nursing with 501 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Winnebago County (Southeast & West)--Rockford City PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rock Valley College
1,460 degrees awarded
Rasmussen University-Illinois
1,107 degrees awarded
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
403 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rock Valley College with 1,460 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,030 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rockford City PUMA, IL, which is 0.411 times less than the 2,505 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,888 degrees mean that there were 3.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 620 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,059) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,163) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.24% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Rockford City PUMA, IL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (47.2k), Some college (34.9k), and Secondary Education (26.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rockford City PUMA, IL was $113,900 in 2021, which is 0.465 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $110,000 to $113,900, a 3.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Rockford City PUMA, IL is 61.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rockford City PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rockford City PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rockford City PUMA, IL is $52,989. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Rockford City PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

Housing

Property

$113,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,252

$49,311

Median Property Taxes

±$1,436

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rockford City PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rockford City PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.2%

Homeownership

2021

62.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 61.2% of the housing units in Rockford City PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rockford City PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rockford City PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Rockford City PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,989

Median Household Income

± $1,458

80.6k

Number of Households

± 2,094

In 2021, the median household income of the 80.6k households in Rockford City PUMA, IL grew to $52,989 from the previous year's value of $50,654.

The following chart displays the households in Rockford City PUMA, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.452

2021 Wage GINI in Rockford City PUMA, IL

0.448

2020 Wage GINI in Rockford City PUMA, IL

In 2021, the income inequality in Rockford City PUMA, IL was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.906% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Rockford City PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rockford City PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rockford City PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Carpooled (10.7%)
Worked At Home (5.86%)

In 2021, 79.1% of workers in Rockford City PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (5.86%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rockford City PUMA, IL have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.02% of the workforce in Rockford City PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rockford City PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rockford City PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rockford City PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rockford City PUMA, IL (36.2k out of 192k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rockford City PUMA, IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.1% of the population of Rockford City PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 40.7% on employee plans, 26.2% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.92%

Uninsured

40.7%

Employer Coverage

26.2%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

10%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rockford City PUMA, IL grew by 8.92% from 6.36% to 6.92%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rockford City PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.