Rockton, Illinois
Rockton: Illinois village near the Wisconsin border
About
Rockton is a village located in the county of Winnebago in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,685 and a population density of 1,348 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,477 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rockton
| Population : | 7,477 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Winnebago County |
| Area : | 5.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,421 feet / 738 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 18:37:12 (9th November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 61072 |
| Density : | 1,312 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rockton is located at 42°27'9"N 89°4'20"W (42.4525200, -89.0723300).
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Official website of Rockton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rockton decreased by 2.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,685 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,761 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,729 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,702 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,647 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,614 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,592 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,561 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,544 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,516 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,477 | -0.52% | estimation process |
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People born in Rockton (1)
born March 27, 1845, Rockton, Ill., U.S.—died Dec. 31, 1914, New York , N.Y. Edwin Norton was born in Rockton
Schools in Rockton
College & universities near Rockton, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461874 | First Class Cosmetology School | Beloit (WI) | 53511-0000 |
| 238333 | Beloit College | Beloit (WI) | 53511-5595 |
| 238397 | Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville (WI) | 53547-5009 |
| 149028 | Saint Anthony College of Nursing | Rockford (IL) | 61114 |
| 148380 | Rock Valley College | Rockford (IL) | 61114-5699 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rockton, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
Post offices near Rockton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rockton Post Office | Rockton (IL) | 61072 |
| South Bel Post Office | South Beloit (IL) | 61080 |
| R Post Office | Roscoe (IL) | 61073 |
| Bel Post Office | Beloit (WI) | 53511 |
| Shirland Post Office | Shirland (IL) | 61079 |
Other cities in Winnebago County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Winnebago County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford | 144,835 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
| Loves Park | 23,382 | City north of Rockford, Illinois |
| Machesney Park | 22,678 | Village in the U. |
| Roscoe | 10,406 | Town |
| South Beloit | 7,540 | City in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States |
| Winnebago | 2,973 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Cherry Valley | 2,853 | Township in Winnebago County, Illinois |
| Harlem | 2,114 | Township in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Summerset | 2,048 | Census designated place |
| Pecatonica | 1,926 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Durand | 1,387 | Village in the United States |
| Shirland | 944 | Township in Winnebago County, Illinois |
| Seward | 874 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| New Milford | 851 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rockton distances to largest Illinois cities
