Rockdale, IL Demographics

A map of Rockdale's Population by Race

Rockdale, Illinois had a population of 2,012 in 2020. It was 50.4% White, 6.9% Black, 0.4% Asian, 37.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rockdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rockdale is the 499th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Rockdale's White Population

1,015 residents of Rockdale identify as White, or 50.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Rockdale slightly less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rockdale is ranked #1350 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rockdale is more White than neighboring Joliet (45.2% White), Preston Heights (18% White), and Crest Hill (48.4% White). Rockdale is less White than neighboring Sunnyland (59.1% White), and Crystal Lawns (75.1% White).

Rockdale's Black Population

138 residents of Rockdale identify as Black, or 6.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rockdale slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rockdale is ranked #178 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rockdale is more Black than neighboring Sunnyland (2.2% Black), and Crystal Lawns (1.9% Black). Rockdale is less Black than neighboring Joliet (15.8% Black), Preston Heights (49.3% Black), and Crest Hill (21.8% Black).

Rockdale's Asian Population

9 residents of Rockdale identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rockdale slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rockdale is ranked #679 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rockdale is more Asian than neighboring Preston Heights (0.2% Asian). Rockdale is less Asian than neighboring Joliet (1.9% Asian), Crest Hill (2.5% Asian), and Sunnyland (2.3% Asian).

Rockdale's Hispanic Population

758 residents of Rockdale identify as Hispanic, or 37.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rockdale larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rockdale is ranked #44 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rockdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Joliet (33.6% Hispanic), Preston Heights (28.7% Hispanic), Crest Hill (23.8% Hispanic), Sunnyland (28.7% Hispanic), and Crystal Lawns (18.3% Hispanic).

Rockdale's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Rockdale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rockdale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rockdale is ranked #313 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rockdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Joliet (0.4% Native American/Other), Crest Hill (0.3% Native American/Other), and Crystal Lawns (0.4% Native American/Other). Rockdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Preston Heights (0.9% Native American/Other), and Sunnyland (1.1% Native American/Other).

Rockdale's Multiracial Population

80 residents of Rockdale identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rockdale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rockdale is ranked #515 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rockdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Joliet (3% Multiracial), Preston Heights (3% Multiracial), Crest Hill (3.1% Multiracial), and Crystal Lawns (3.8% Multiracial). Rockdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Sunnyland (6.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.