Rockford Winnebago County, Illinois
Rockford: County seat of Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
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Rockford is a city located in the county of Winnebago in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 178,527 and a population density of 1,069 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 169,980 inhabitants.
The city was created 187 years ago in 1833.
Geography
Rockford is located at 42°16'16"N 89°5'38"W (42.2711300, -89.0940000).
Weather
Rockford forecast: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 96. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. more
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Rockford Quick Facts
| Population : | 169,980 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Winnebago County |
| Postal code : | 61101-61110, 61112, 61114, 61125, 61126 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 815 |
| Area : | 167.01 km2 |
| Official name : | Rockford |
| Altitude : | 715 feet / 218 meters |
| Capital city : | Rockford is capital of Winnebago County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1834 (187 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 17:52:55 (27th July 2021) |
| Density : | 1,018 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -5.03% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 92℉ Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rockford decreased by 5.03% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 178,527 | - | census |
| 2011 | 177,307 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 176,318 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 175,574 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 174,153 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 173,120 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 172,379 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 171,490 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 170,736 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 169,980 | -0.44% | estimation process |
People born in Rockford (200)
People born in Rockford, including writer and television show creator Shawn Ryan, boxer Kenneth Gould, singer and member of Destiny's Child Michelle Williams, you can see a list of people who born in Rockford.
- Ginger Lynn (American pornographic actress)
- Steve Cherundolo (American soccer player)
- James Cartwright (United States Marine Corps general)
- James Henry Breasted (American archaeologist, egyptologist and historian)
- Alston Scott Householder (American mathematician)
- Bun E. Carlos (American musician)
- Gordon Tullock (American economist)
- Thomas G. Doran (Catholic bishop)
- Charles Henry Gilbert (American ichthyologist)
- Leland Ossian Howard (American entomologist)
- Ed Viesturs (American mountain climber)
- Kasey James (American professional wrestler)
- John B. Anderson (American politician (1922-2017))
- Stewart Brand (American writer)
- Jodi Benson (American voice actress, actress, and singer)
- Chad Knaus (NASCAR crew chief)
- Rick Nielsen (American musician)
- Denny Christianson (American musician)
Schools
College & universities near Rockford
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148399 | Madison Media Institute-Rockford Career College | Rockford (IL) | 61108 |
| 148405 | Rockford University | Rockford (IL) | 61108-2311 |
| 455008 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford | Rockford (IL) | 61108 |
| 448673 | Rasmussen College-Illinois | Rockford (IL) | 61108-2513 |
| 260965 | Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford | Rockford (IL) | 61114 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rockford
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
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Other cities in Winnebago County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Winnebago County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem | 38,913 | Township in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States |
| Loves Park | 23,371 | City north of Rockford, Illinois |
| Machesney Park | 22,677 | Village in the U. |
| Roscoe | 10,510 | Town |
| South Beloit | 7,624 | City in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States |
| Rockton | 7,441 | Illinois village near the Wisconsin border |
| Winnebago | 2,991 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Cherry Valley | 2,877 | Township in Winnebago County, Illinois |
| Pecatonica | 2,078 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Lake Summerset | 2,048 | Census designated place |
| Durand | 1,394 | Village in the United States |
| Shirland | 951 | Township in Winnebago County, Illinois |
| Seward | 876 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| New Milford | 699 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rockford distances to largest Illinois cities