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Rockton, IL

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

7,974population

39.4median age

This community is a community of 7,974 with a median age of 39.4. The population is predominantly White (80.2%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (12.4%). Median household income is $119,058. 97.5% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 38.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 81%, with a median home value of $235,400.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.2%6,396

Hispanic/Latino

12.4%986

Two or More

5%399

Asian

1.6%131

Black

0.8%62

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%38

High School Diploma

24.2%1,245

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%414

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%694

Associate's Degree

12.6%649

Bachelor's Degree

21.6%1,111

Master's Degree

13.6%701

Professional Degree

1.4%72

Doctorate

1.7%87

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

38.4%

Graduate+

16.7%

Housingi

$235,400median home value

$914median rent

81%homeownership

3,063total units

5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 81%

Renter 19%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%100

$50K–$100K

1.2%29

$100K–$150K

7.4%174

$150K–$200K

16.3%384

$200K–$300K

48.7%1,149

$300K–$500K

20.7%487

$500K–$1M

1.4%34

Rent Distribution

Under $500

142

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

120

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%11

2010–2019

3.4%104

2000–2009

37.4%1,146

1990–1999

21.3%651

1980–1989

14.3%439

1970–1979

6%185

1960–1969

2.5%78

1950–1959

7%215

1940–1949

2.9%89

1939 or earlier

4.7%145

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.2%2,537

Electricity

11.5%335

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%16

Fuel Oil

0.4%13

Wood

0.3%9

Household Economyi

$119,058median household income

$45,619per capita income

5.5%poverty rate

3.1%unemployment

4,343labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%31

$10K–$15K

4.4%128

$15K–$20K

6.4%187

$20K–$25K

2%57

$25K–$30K

0.9%25

$35K–$40K

0.6%18

$40K–$45K

2.1%61

$45K–$50K

4.5%130

$50K–$60K

3.2%94

$60K–$75K

11%321

$75K–$100K

7.4%215

$100K–$125K

8.5%248

$125K–$150K

16%465

$150K–$200K

14.6%425

$200K+

17.4%505

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

123

Avg. Tenant Renti

$330/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes98% occupied$362/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Project Based Section 840 homes80% occupied$289/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $119,058/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $36K/yr

75.2%

Very low income$36K–$60K/yr

23.5%

Low income$60K–$95K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

71.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

20% of subsidized households are minority

45% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1992.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Mexico

China

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,165

Avg. Commutei

25.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,210

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

270(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.6%Insured

2.4%Uninsured

Rockton, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026