Rockford township, Illinois
Rockford township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rockford township is a geographic entity located in Winnebago County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 168,961. The land area covers 110.99 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 168,961 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39 yrs | ±0.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 70,750 | ±851 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 77,628 | ±681 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 70,750 | ±851 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,878 | ±690 |
| Median Home Value | $136,400 | ±$4,286 |
| Median Gross Rent | $994 | ±$19 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,922 | ±$1,701 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,111 | ±$900 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 33,965 | ±2,333 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 72,724 | ±1,452 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.5% | ±1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 169,120 (2024)
ID: 204332
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MANAGER OF FISCAL OPERATIONS
119 N CHURCH ST, STE 400, ROCKFORD IL 61101-1094
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GUS Population: 283,790 (2024)
ID: 162169
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PAYROLL MANAGER
404 ELM ST, STE 520, ROCKFORD IL 61101-1244
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Rockford | 06-08 | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Rockford | KG-05 | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Rockford | 09-12 | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Rockford | KG-08 | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Rockford | 06-08 | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Rockford | PK | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Rockford | KG-05 | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Rockford | KG-05 | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Rockford | KG-05 | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Rockford | KG-05 | Rockford, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
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College | 2.5 mi away | 1130 South Alpine Road Suite 100, Rockford, IL, 61108-3900 |
8159658616
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MOBILE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 1238 SOUTH WINNEBAGO STREET, ROCKFORD, IL, 61102 |
(815) 966-2742
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Rockford University
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College | 3.2 mi away | 5050 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61108-2311 |
8152264000
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MONTAGUE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 1238 SOUTH WINNEBAGO STREET, ROCKFORD, IL, 61102 |
(815) 966-2740
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford
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College Vocational | 3.5 mi away | 5485 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61108 |
6305283330
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NORDLOF CENTER
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 118 NORTH MAIN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL, 61101 |
(815) 987-6660
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Rasmussen University-Illinois
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College | 4.1 mi away | 6000 East State Street, 4th Floor, Rockford, IL, 61108-2513 |
8153164800
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ROCKFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 215 NORTH WYMAN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL, 61101 |
(815) 965-7606
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Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford
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College Vocational | 5.0 mi away | 6943 East State Street, Rockford, IL, 61108 |
8156399200
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EAST BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 6685 EAST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL, 61108 |
(815) 966-2748
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROCKFORD GTR ROCKFORD AP, IL US, located 4.0 miles from Rockford township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.1° | 14.5° | 21.8° | 1.60" | 10.9" |
| February | 33.4° | 17.8° | 25.6° | 1.63" | 8.5" |
| March | 46.5° | 28.1° | 37.3° | 2.40" | 4.9" |
| April | 59.7° | 38.5° | 49.1° | 3.75" | 0.9" |
| May | 71.2° | 49.5° | 60.4° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.7° | 59.6° | 70.1° | 5.23" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.9° | 63.6° | 73.8° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 61.8° | 71.9° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.3° | 53.5° | 64.4° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.3° | 41.8° | 52.0° | 2.63" | 0.2" |
| November | 47.1° | 30.5° | 38.8° | 2.27" | 2.3" |
| December | 34.3° | 20.2° | 27.3° | 1.93" | 9.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford city | City | 0.9 mi | — |
| Cherry Valley village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| New Milford village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| Loves Park city | City | 7.3 mi | — |
| Winnebago village | Village | 8.3 mi | — |
| Machesney Park village | Village | 8.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1720165013. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.