Winnebago County, Illinois

Total Population: 283,289

County Seat: Rockford

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Median Home Value

$155,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,363

Across all households

Median Age

39.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)64.8%
Hispanic or Latino15.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)12.9%
Two or More Races4.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.8%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

23.6%

65 Years and Over

18.2%

Male

49.0%

Female

51.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.7%

No Health Insurance

6.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,363

Mean Household Income

$84,470

Per Capita Income

$34,775

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

20.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$155,100

Median Rent

$986/mo

Total Housing Units

124,959

Owner-Occupied

65.2%

Renter-Occupied

34.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Married Couple Households

43.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.8%

Average Household Size

2.42

Broadband Internet Access

87.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17201.