Township · Illinois
Rockford Township, Illinois
Rockford Township, township, in Winnebago County, Illinois. Rockford Township had 168,961 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 170,478 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 169,035 (±50). GEOID 1720165013.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
168,961
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 170,478 · ACS 2020-2024: 169,035 ±50
Median household income
$55,922
±$1,701 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$136,400
±$4,286 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$994
±$19 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Rockford Township and what county is it in?
Rockford Township is a township in Winnebago County, Illinois. It covers 111.0 square miles of land, 1,536 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Rockford Township: Rockford (city, 148,655 in 2020) and New Milford (village, 794 in 2020). Part of Loves Park (city) and Cherry Valley (village) also lie in it.
Rockford Township is in the Rockford, IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rockford Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 168,961 people lived in Rockford Township on July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, in line with Illinois (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 170,478 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 169,035 (±50).
| Measure | Rockford Township | Winnebago County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 169,035±50 | 283,292 | −2,493 |
| Households | 70,750±851 | 116,014 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.03 | 2.41 | −0.04 |
| Housing units | 77,628±681 | 125,002 | −937 |
Rockford Township's population since 2000
From 178,853 in 2000 to 168,961 in 2025: down 5.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rockford Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Rockford Township?
The median resident of Rockford Township is 39.0 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.8%. 10.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rockford Township | Winnebago County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0±0.6 | 39.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2%±0.5 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0%±0.4 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Male | 48.8%±0.4 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.8%±0.7 pts | 15.5% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.6%±1.0 pts | 63.8% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.0%±0.8 pts | 11.6% | −1.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.3 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2%±0.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.5%±0.7 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.7%±1.2 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6%±0.8 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6%±0.6 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.9%±0.9 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.3%±1.0 pts | 25.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8%±0.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.3%±1.1 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Rockford Township earn?
Half of Rockford Township's 70,750 households earn less than $55,922 a year (±$1,701), against $65,837 in Winnebago County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $56,065 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rockford Township | Winnebago County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,922±$1,701 | $65,837 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,056±$2,191 | $86,473 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,111±$900 | $35,697 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.5%±1.4 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.5%±3.5 pts | 22.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.6%±1.2 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.3%±0.9 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.5%±1.1 pts | 88.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Rockford Township?
Owners occupy 59.1% of Rockford Township's occupied homes and renters 40.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $136,400 by its owner (±$4,286). The median renter pays $994 a month including utilities, and 44.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rockford Township | Winnebago County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $136,400±$4,286 | $164,500 | +$18,376 |
| Median gross rent | $994±$19 | $1,021 | +$37 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.8%±2.3 pts | 40.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,268±$40 | $1,411 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.1%±1.3 pts | 65.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.9%±1.3 pts | 34.1% | – |
| Housing units | 77,628±681 | 125,002 | −937 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0%±1.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.5%±1.2 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.8%±1.0 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.9%±0.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Rockford Township work and get to work?
74.8% of Rockford Township's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.2%.
| Measure | Rockford Township | Winnebago County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.8%±0.9 pts | 61.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2%±0.9 pts | 7.3% | −2.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.8%±1.4 pts | 76.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.3%±1.0 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3%±0.9 pts | 9.8% | +7.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min±0.8 | 23.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Rockford Township?
53 census tracts lie mostly in Rockford Township, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $19,203 (Tract 11) to $112,386 (Tract 5.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 16Winnebago County | 5,534 | $46,964 |
| Tract 15Winnebago County | 5,468 | $48,129 |
| Tract 5.01Winnebago County | 5,350 | $77,768 |
| Tract 5.06Winnebago County | 4,856 | $112,386 |
| Tract 34Winnebago County | 4,754 | $60,712 |
| Tract 6Winnebago County | 4,697 | $71,250 |
| Tract 18Winnebago County | 4,689 | $31,571 |
| Tract 5.12Winnebago County | 4,547 | $75,781 |
| Tract 4.03Winnebago County | 4,361 | $77,424 |
| Tract 3Winnebago County | 4,141 | $56,776 |
| Tract 33Winnebago County | 4,102 | $47,031 |
| Tract 5.13Winnebago County | 4,028 | $73,447 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Rockford Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Rockford Township compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rockford Township is the 8th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the most populous of 1,407 in Illinois.
Rockford Township ranks 1,182nd of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 1st | 1,407 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 418th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 418th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 1,182nd | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 1,062nd | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 912th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 572nd | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 120th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 708th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 944th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,287th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 567th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 994th | 1,382 |
Rockford Township's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Rockford Township?
1 of the 57 figures for Rockford Township on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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