Rochelle, IL Demographics

A map of Rochelle's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,165	6,128	64.7%	64.9%
Hispanic	2,567	2,648	26.9%	28.0%
Black	407	239	4.3%	2.5%
Multiracial	246	323	2.6%	3.4%
Asian	110	73	1.2%	0.8%
Native American/Other	34	35	0.4%	0.4%

Rochelle, Illinois has an estimated population of 9,529, a less than 1% change from the 9,446 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.7% White, 26.9% Hispanic, 4.3% Black, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rochelle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rochelle has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rochelle, that probability was 49.9% in 2020 and 50.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rochelle is ranked the 231st most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. 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). Rochelle was ranked the 232nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rochelle's White Population

6,165 residents of Rochelle, or 64.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rochelle is higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Rochelle ranks 1275th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rochelle's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Rochelle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 64.7%.

Rochelle is more White than neighboring Hillcrest (60.5% White), and Kings (27.7% White). Rochelle is less White than neighboring Steward (89.7% White), Creston (72.4% White), and Holcomb (96.1% White).

Rochelle's Black Population

407 residents of Rochelle, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rochelle is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Rochelle ranks 321st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rochelle's Black population has grown by an estimated 70.3%. Black residents' share of Rochelle's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.3%.

Rochelle is more Black than neighboring Hillcrest (0.2% Black), Steward (2.2% Black), Creston (2.5% Black), Kings (0% Black), and Holcomb (0% Black).

Rochelle's Asian Population

110 residents of Rochelle, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rochelle is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Rochelle ranks 457th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rochelle's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.7%. Asian residents' share of Rochelle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Rochelle is more Asian than neighboring Hillcrest (0% Asian), Steward (0.7% Asian), Creston (0% Asian), Kings (0% Asian), and Holcomb (0% Asian).

Rochelle's Hispanic Population

2,567 residents of Rochelle, or 26.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rochelle is higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Rochelle ranks 78th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rochelle's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Rochelle's population has decreased from 28.0% to 26.9%.

Rochelle is more Hispanic than neighboring Steward (6.3% Hispanic), Creston (20.4% Hispanic), and Holcomb (3.9% Hispanic). Rochelle is less Hispanic than neighboring Hillcrest (35.1% Hispanic), and Kings (68.1% Hispanic).

Rochelle's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Rochelle, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rochelle is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Rochelle ranks 762nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rochelle's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rochelle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Rochelle is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hillcrest (0.1% Native American/Other), Steward (0% Native American/Other), Creston (0% Native American/Other), Kings (0% Native American/Other), and Holcomb (0% Native American/Other).

Rochelle's Multiracial Population

246 residents of Rochelle, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rochelle is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rochelle ranks 760th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rochelle's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Rochelle's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.6%.

Rochelle is more Multiracial than neighboring Steward (1.1% Multiracial), and Holcomb (0% Multiracial). Rochelle is less Multiracial than neighboring Hillcrest (4.1% Multiracial), Creston (4.7% Multiracial), and Kings (4.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.