Rockford: Demographics & People
Census counts 4,597 people in Rockford, in 1,773 households. Population grew 1.7% from 4,521 (2022) to 4,597 (2024). Median age 38.4 years. (0.8y older than Wright County; 0.9y older than Minnesota). Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 88% White (non-Hispanic) and 4% Asian. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.14). 69% of households are family-led. County is losing 23,046 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 27% adult obesity, 12% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Minnesota avg 2.5).
- 31% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Minnesota 39%).
- 62 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Minnesota 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.7% from 4,521 (2022) to 4,597 (2024) — about 2.8× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~4,674 (extrapolated at 0.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 4,779.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,281,565 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 4,521 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 4,597 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 4,597 people (vs Minnesota 32,889) |
| Population Estimate | 4,779 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 38.4y is 0.5 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 38.4 years (vs Minnesota 37.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 24.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 4,597 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,116 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,060.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,776.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 645 |
| Population under 18 | 1,116 |
| Median age | 38.4 years (vs Minnesota 37.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 4,597 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.14 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 4,032 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 24 |
| Asian residents | 198 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 106 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 14.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 92.5% |
| Asian population | 4.2% (vs Minnesota 5.3%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.8% (vs Minnesota 6.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 88.2% (vs Minnesota 73.6%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 3,620 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 792 |
| Share born in this state | 78.7% |
| Share born in another state | 21.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 17.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 4.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 181 |
| From Africa | 112 |
Households & Family Composition
1,773 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 69% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,185 families, 34% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 915 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,185 |
| Married couples with children | 400 |
| Single-parent households | 27 |
| Average household size | 2.35 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 19.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 156 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 39 |
| Family households | 1,219 households (vs Minnesota 8,466) |
| Households that are families | 68.8% (vs Minnesota 61.2%) |
| Total households | 1,773 households (vs Minnesota 11,928) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 6.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 23,046 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 1,164,474 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 1,187,520 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -23,046 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 447 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 9.6% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 27053 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 27 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 053 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Hennepin |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 9.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 9.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 10.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 27053 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Hennepin County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large central metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 41,886 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 27053 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Hennepin County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 85.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 78.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 67.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 1,265,843 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 24.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 4,597, growing, family-oriented, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 4,597 people (vs Minnesota 32,889) |
| Town Summary · County | Hennepin County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade