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 189 years ago in 1833.
Quick Facts about Rockford
| 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 (189 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 04:02:31 (4th February 2023) |
| Density : | 867 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rockford is located at 42°16'16"N 89°5'38"W (42.2711300, -89.0940000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Rockford
- Borgholm Municipality
- Ferentino
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 |
Best Things to Do in Rockford
1 Anderson Japanese Gardens
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2 Sinnissippi Gardens
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3 Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
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4 Discovery Center Museum
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5 Burpee Museum of Natural History
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Where ot Eat in Rockford
1 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
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2 Texas Roadhouse
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3 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
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4 Red Lobster
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5 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
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Where to Stay in Rockford
1 Red Roof Inn Rockford
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2 Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Rockford
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3 Extended Stay America - Rockford - State Street
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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, .
List
- Ginger Lynn (American movie 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
