Rockford, MI Demographics

A map of Rockford's Population by Race

Rockford, Michigan has an estimated population of 6,218, a slight increase from the 6,142 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.2% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rockford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rockford has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rockford, that probability was 20.4% in 2020 and 12.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rockford is ranked the 154th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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). Rockford was ranked the 152nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rockford's White Population

5,797 residents of Rockford, or 93.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rockford is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Rockford ranks 406th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockford's White population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Rockford's population has increased from 89.0% to 93.2%.

Rockford is more White than neighboring Cedar Springs (89.4% White), Northview (84.5% White), Cannonsburg (78% White), Comstock Park (74.2% White), and Sparta (91.1% White).

Rockford's Black Population

14 residents of Rockford, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rockford is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Rockford ranks 404th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockford's Black population has declined by an estimated 58.8%. Black residents' share of Rockford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Rockford is more Black than neighboring Cannonsburg (0% Black). Rockford is less Black than neighboring Cedar Springs (1% Black), Northview (3.3% Black), and Comstock Park (6.2% Black).

Rockford's Asian Population

31 residents of Rockford, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rockford is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Rockford ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 54.4%. Asian residents' share of Rockford's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Rockford is more Asian than neighboring Cedar Springs (0% Asian), Cannonsburg (0% Asian), and Comstock Park (0.1% Asian). Rockford is less Asian than neighboring Northview (1.1% Asian), and Sparta (1.2% Asian).

Rockford's Hispanic Population

123 residents of Rockford, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rockford is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Rockford ranks 255th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 53.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Rockford's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.0%.

Rockford is more Hispanic than neighboring Cannonsburg (0% Hispanic). Rockford is less Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Springs (6.2% Hispanic), Northview (4.3% Hispanic), Comstock Park (14.9% Hispanic), and Sparta (3.4% Hispanic).

Rockford's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rockford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rockford is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Rockford ranks 534th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rockford's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Rockford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cedar Springs (0.7% Native American/Other), Northview (0.9% Native American/Other), Comstock Park (2.7% Native American/Other), and Sparta (0.1% Native American/Other).

Rockford's Multiracial Population

253 residents of Rockford, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rockford is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Rockford ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rockford's population has decreased from 4.6% to 4.1%.

Rockford is more Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Springs (2.7% Multiracial), Comstock Park (1.9% Multiracial), and Sparta (3.9% Multiracial). Rockford is less Multiracial than neighboring Northview (5.9% Multiracial), and Cannonsburg (22% 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.