Rockford, IL Metro Area is a vibrant and bustling city located in the northwestern region of Illinois. With a population of 339,063 and a population density of 420.70 people per square mile, it is the fourth largest city in the state of Illinois. In addition to its large population, Rockford is home to many businesses including Sundstrand Corporation, Woodward Governor Company, and Bergner's Department Store. Furthermore, Rockford is known for its year-round outdoor activities such as skiing, snowmobiling, golfing, hiking and camping at Rock Cut State Park and other locations throughout the area. Other important demographic organizations in Rockford include the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford and the NAACP. For sports fans, Rockford also hosts several local professional teams such as the Rockford IceHogs hockey team and the Rock River Raptors indoor football team. All these things contribute to making Rockford metropolitan area an exciting place to live.
The population in Rockford Metro Area is 339,063. There are 427 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rockford Metro Area is 39.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rockford Metro Area is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rockford Metro Area
- 48.9% are married
- 12.4% are divorced
- 29.5% are married with children
- 19.5% have children, but are single
Race in Rockford Metro Area
- 70.8% are White
- 10.7% are Black
- 2.3% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 13.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander