Rockdale, Illinois
Rockdale: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
Rockdale is a city located in the county of Will in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,976 and a population density of 2,470 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,884 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rockdale
| Population : | 1,884 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Will County |
| Area : | 0.8 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:24:26 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 2,355 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rockdale is located at 41°30'22"N 88°6'52"W (41.5061400, -88.1145000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rockdale decreased by 4.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,976 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,987 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,983 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,976 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,967 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,957 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,950 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,940 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,927 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,910 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,884 | -1.38% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 94,740 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 83,423 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 13.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 93,000 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 82,922 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 8.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 58.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 16.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 9.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 39.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 33.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,131 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 26.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $446,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,286 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $580 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,774 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 25,854 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 111,135 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 328,815 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,110,002 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,041,595 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,302 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $92,046 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,540 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,191 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,675 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,702 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,622 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,299 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 340 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,515 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,768.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 22.00 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $180,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,598 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $662 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,069 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,600 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.78 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,194 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 25,512 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $1,959 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,017 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,860 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,540 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 855 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 564 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 358 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,166 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 89 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,436 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,553.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.84 |
Schools in Rockdale
College & universities near Rockdale, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148098 | Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy | Joliet (IL) | 60435 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rockdale, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Rockdale , Texas city in Milam County, Texas with a population of 5,448 people.
- Rockdale , Pennsylvania human settlement in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 1,430 people.
- Rockdale , Wisconsin village in Dane County, Wisconsin with a population of 216 people.
Other cities in Will County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Will County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Joliet | 85,583 | The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois. |
| Bolingbrook | 74,025 | Town in Illinois |
| Lockport | 59,877 | The most populous city in Will County, Illinois. |
| Romeoville | 39,770 | Town |
| New Lenox | 27,088 | Village in Illinois |
| Homer Glen | 24,281 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Crest Hill | 21,153 | City in Will County, Illinois, United States |
| Mokena | 20,050 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Goodings Grove | 18,569 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Shorewood | 17,495 | Village in Illinois |
| Channahon | 13,409 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Frankfort Square | 9,276 | Census-designated place in Will County, Illinois, United States |
| Manhattan | 8,798 | Village in Illinois |
| Crete | 8,493 | Town in the U. |
| Braidwood | 6,148 | City in Will County, Illinois, United States |
| Wilmington | 5,597 | Town in Will County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rockdale distances to largest Illinois cities
