Rockford Winnebago County, Illinois
Rockford: County seat of Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
About
Rockford is a city located in the county of Winnebago in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 152,871 and a population density of 915 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 144,835 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).
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Weather
Rockford forecast: Sunny, with a high near 59. more
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Rockford Quick Facts
| Population : | 144,835 (2020) |
| 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 : | 23:42:09 (16th October 2021) |
| Density : | 867 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.55% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 59℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rockford decreased by 5.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 152,871 | - | census |
| 2011 | 152,166 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 151,302 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 150,663 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 149,440 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 148,530 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 147,871 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 147,021 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 146,307 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 145,573 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 144,835 | -0.51% | estimation process |
Rockford zip code is 61101.
County name: Winnebago, County
fips: 17201
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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) she was born in 14/12/1962
- Steve Cherundolo (American soccer player) he was born in 19/02/1979
- James Cartwright (United States Marine Corps general) he was born in 22/09/1949
- James Henry Breasted (American archaeologist, egyptologist and historian) he was born in 27/08/1865
- Alston Scott Householder (American mathematician) he was born in 05/05/1904
- Bun E. Carlos (American musician) he was born in 12/06/1950
- Gordon Tullock (American economist) he was born in 16/02/1922
- Thomas G. Doran (Catholic bishop) he was born in 20/02/1936
- Charles Henry Gilbert (American ichthyologist) he was born in 05/12/1859
- Leland Ossian Howard (American entomologist) he was born in 11/06/1857
- Ed Viesturs (American mountain climber) he was born in 22/07/1959
- Kasey James (American professional wrestler) he was born in 20/03/1982
- John B. Anderson (American politician (1922-2017)) he was born in 15/02/1922
- Stewart Brand (American writer) he was born in 14/12/1938
- Jodi Benson (American voice actress, actress, and singer) she was born in 10/10/1961
- Chad Knaus (NASCAR crew chief) he was born in 05/08/1971
- Rick Nielsen (American musician) he was born in 22/12/1948
- Denny Christianson (American musician) he was born in 12/09/1942
Schools in Rockford
College & universities near Rockford, IL
| 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, IL
| 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 |
Post offices near Rockford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Rockford Post Office | Rockford (IL) | 61101 |
| East Rockford Post Office | Rockford (IL) | 61107 |
| Broadway Post Office | Rockford (IL) | 61104 |
| Kilburn Rockford Post Office | Rockford (IL) | 61101 |
| New Towne Rockford Carr Annx Post Office | Rockford (IL) | 61125 |
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- Rockford , Michigan city in Kent County, Michigan with a population of 6,395 people.
- Rockford , Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 3,377 people.
- Rockford , Ohio human settlement in Mercer County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,105 people.
- Rockford , Tennessee city in Tennessee, United States with a population of 851 people.
- Rockford , Iowa human settlement in Floyd County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 813 people.
- Rockford , Washington city in Spokane County, Washington state with a population of 493 people.
- Rockford , Alabama town in Alabama, United States of America with a population of 440 people.
- Rockford , Nebraska city in United States of America with a population of 278 people.
- Rockford , Missouri unincorporated community in Missouri with a population of 95 people.
Other cities in Winnebago County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Winnebago County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Loves Park | 23,382 | City north of Rockford, Illinois |
| Machesney Park | 22,678 | Village in the U. |
| Roscoe | 10,406 | Town |
| South Beloit | 7,540 | City in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States |
| Rockton | 7,477 | Illinois village near the Wisconsin border |
| Winnebago | 2,973 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Cherry Valley | 2,853 | Township in Winnebago County, Illinois |
| Harlem | 2,114 | Township in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Summerset | 2,048 | Census designated place |
| Pecatonica | 1,926 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Durand | 1,387 | Village in the United States |
| Shirland | 944 | Township in Winnebago County, Illinois |
| Seward | 874 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| New Milford | 851 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rockford distances to largest Illinois cities