Rockford, MI Demographics
A map of Rockford's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,464 | 89.0% |
Multiracial | 281 | 4.6% |
Hispanic | 264 | 4.3% |
Asian | 68 | 1.1% |
Black | 34 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 31 | 0.5% |
Rockford, Michigan had a population of 6,142 in 2020. It was 89.0% White, 0.6% Black, 1.1% Asian, 4.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rockford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, Rockford is the 152nd 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).
Rockford's White Population
5,464 residents of Rockford identify as White, or 89.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Rockford larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Rockford is ranked #400 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Rockford is more White than neighboring Cedar Springs (84.6% White), Northview (85% White), Cannonsburg (84.2% White), Comstock Park (68.4% White), and Sparta (87.2% White).
Rockford's Black Population
34 residents of Rockford identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rockford less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Rockford is ranked #372 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Rockford is less Black than neighboring Cedar Springs (1.6% Black), Northview (3.3% Black), Cannonsburg (3% Black), Comstock Park (8.7% Black), and Sparta (0.8% Black).
Rockford's Asian Population
68 residents of Rockford identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rockford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Rockford is ranked #146 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Rockford is more Asian than neighboring Cedar Springs (0.7% Asian), Cannonsburg (0.5% Asian), and Sparta (0.3% Asian). Rockford is less Asian than neighboring Northview (1.6% Asian), and Comstock Park (1.6% Asian).
Rockford's Hispanic Population
264 residents of Rockford identify as Hispanic, or 4.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rockford roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Rockford is ranked #250 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Rockford is more Hispanic than neighboring Cannonsburg (2% Hispanic). Rockford is less Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Springs (5.7% Hispanic), Northview (4.6% Hispanic), Comstock Park (15.7% Hispanic), and Sparta (6.7% Hispanic).
Rockford's Native American/Other Population
31 residents of Rockford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rockford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Rockford is ranked #501 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Rockford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Northview (0.4% Native American/Other). Rockford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cedar Springs (0.6% Native American/Other), Cannonsburg (1% Native American/Other), and Comstock Park (0.7% Native American/Other).
Rockford's Multiracial Population
281 residents of Rockford identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rockford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Rockford is ranked #272 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Rockford is more Multiracial than neighboring Sparta (4.5% Multiracial). Rockford is less Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Springs (6.7% Multiracial), Northview (5.1% Multiracial), Cannonsburg (9.4% Multiracial), and Comstock Park (4.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.