Rockton, IL Demographics

A map of Rockton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,396	6,900	80.2%	87.8%
Hispanic	986	370	12.4%	4.7%
Multiracial	399	340	5.0%	4.3%
Asian	131	122	1.6%	1.6%
Black	62	97	0.8%	1.2%
Native American/Other	0	34	0.0%	0.4%

Rockton, Illinois has an estimated population of 7,974, a slight increase from the 7,863 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.2% White, 12.4% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, 0.8% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rockton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rockton has become considerably 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 Rockton, that probability was 22.5% in 2020 and 33.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rockton is ranked the 266th 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). Rockton was ranked the 269th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rockton's White Population

6,396 residents of Rockton, or 80.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rockton is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Rockton ranks 906th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockton's White population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Rockton's population has decreased from 87.8% to 80.2%.

Rockton is more White than neighboring South Beloit (76.3% White), Beloit (59.4% White), and Loves Park (71% White). Rockton is less White than neighboring Roscoe (80.7% White).

Rockton's Black Population

62 residents of Rockton, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rockton is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Rockton ranks 505th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockton's Black population has declined by an estimated 36.1%. Black residents' share of Rockton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Rockton is less Black than neighboring South Beloit (3.2% Black), Roscoe (3.7% Black), Machesney Park (2% Black), Beloit (13.9% Black), and Loves Park (7.1% Black).

Rockton's Asian Population

131 residents of Rockton, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rockton is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Rockton ranks 284th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. Asian residents' share of Rockton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Rockton is more Asian than neighboring South Beloit (1.1% Asian), and Beloit (0.8% Asian). Rockton is less Asian than neighboring Roscoe (2.2% Asian), Machesney Park (2.1% Asian), and Loves Park (3% Asian).

Rockton's Hispanic Population

986 residents of Rockton, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rockton is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Rockton ranks 535th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 166.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Rockton's population has increased from 4.7% to 12.4%.

Rockton is more Hispanic than neighboring South Beloit (11.5% Hispanic), Roscoe (8.9% Hispanic), Machesney Park (8.6% Hispanic), and Loves Park (10.7% Hispanic). Rockton is less Hispanic than neighboring Beloit (21% Hispanic).

Rockton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rockton, 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 Rockton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Rockton ranks 649th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rockton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rockton is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Beloit (0.1% Native American/Other), Roscoe (0.2% Native American/Other), Machesney Park (0.6% Native American/Other), Beloit (0.1% Native American/Other), and Loves Park (0.4% Native American/Other).

Rockton's Multiracial Population

399 residents of Rockton, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rockton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rockton ranks 417th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Rockton's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.0%.

Rockton is more Multiracial than neighboring Roscoe (4.3% Multiracial), and Beloit (4.9% Multiracial). Rockton is less Multiracial than neighboring South Beloit (7.8% Multiracial), Machesney Park (6.4% Multiracial), and Loves Park (7.8% 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.