Rockton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Winnebago County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
8,238
Population
1,201/sq mi density
$109,333
Median Income
$43,523 per capita
$222,100
Home Value
$300,656 Zillow
$864
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
65
Violent Crime/100K
827 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$109,333 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$222,100 home value, $864/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,238
Census 2023
Population Density
1,201
per square mile
Land Area
2.2
square miles (5.7 km²)
Median Age
40.1 yrs
3% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 12.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
89.3%
Black
0.5%
Hispanic
12.9%
Asian
1.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.3%
Spanish
3.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.0%
Veterans
5.1%
15% below US avg (6%)
Disability
6.7%
48% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.3%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.7%
69% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.452
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,238 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,201 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.1% |
| Female | 52.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
Language
| English Only | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.0% |
| Veterans | 5.1% |
| Disability | 6.7% |
| Health Insurance | 97.3% |
| Uninsured | 2.7% |
| Broadband Access | 92.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.452 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |