Rockford, Michigan
Rockford: city in Kent County, Michigan
About
Rockford is a city located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,719 and a population density of 666 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,395 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rockford
| Population | 6,395 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Kent County |
| Postal code | 49341, 49351 |
| Phone Area Codes | 616 |
| Area | 8.58 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.1200,-85.5600 |
| Altitude | 702 feet / 214 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 00:00:19 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 745 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.57% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Rockford is located at 43°7'12"N 85°33'36"W (43.1200300, -85.5600300).
Rockford map
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Rockford increased by 10.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,719 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,762 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,840 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,945 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,044 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,109 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,211 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,251 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,297 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,391 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,395 | 0.06% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Rockford
1Townsend Park
8280 6 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341, United States View details
Phone: +16166327275 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Rockford
1Rockford City Hall
7 S Monroe St NE, Rockford, MI 49341 View details
Phone: +16168661537
People born in Rockford (7)
People born in Rockford, including football player, offensive tackle Joe Staley, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient John C. Sjogren, American-football player Parker Ehinger, .
More notable people
- Sean Lewis (US association football player) he was born in 17/04/1992
- Ben Braden (American-football player) he was born in 09/03/1994
- Mitchell Chaffee (American ice hockey player) he was born in 26/01/1998
- Preston C. Hammer (American mathematician) he was born in 12/10/1913
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rockford, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490841 | Ross College-Grand Rapids North | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49525-2473 |
| 171881 | Kuyper College | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49525-9781 |
| 169284 | Empire Beauty School-Michigan | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49544 |
| 170037 | Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49525-5897 |
| 168786 | Aquinas College | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49506-1801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rockford, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RKF | Rockford, Michigan | US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE | BUS |
| GRR | Vernon J. Ehlers Station | 431 Wealthy St. SW | RAIL |
| HWC | Howard City, Michigan | 130 North Ensley St. | BUS |
| HOM | Holland station | 171 Lincoln Ave. | RAIL |
| BGP | Big Rapids, Michigan | 14342 Northland Dr. | BUS |
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- 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 Kent County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Wyoming | 76,628 | A city in Kent County, Michigan. |
| Kentwood | 51,719 | Town of the United States |
| Forest Hills | 25,867 | Neighborhood of Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
| Walker | 25,265 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Grandville | 15,749 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Ada | 14,892 | Township in Kent County, Michigan |
| Northview | 14,541 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Cutlerville | 14,370 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Alpine | 13,883 | Township in Kent County, Michigan |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,991 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Comstock Park | 10,088 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Byron Center | 5,822 | Census-designated place in Kent County, Michigan |
| Sparta | 5,321 | Village in Kent County, Michigan |
| Ross | 4,975 | Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan |
| Lowell | 4,196 | City in Kent County, Michigan, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rockford distances to largest Michigan cities