Rockford, Michigan
Rockford: City in Kent County, Michigan
About
Rockford is a city located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,719 and a population density of 666 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,395 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rockford
| Population : | 6,395 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Kent County |
| Postal code : | 49341, 49351 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 616 |
| Area : | 8.58 km2 |
| Altitude : | 702 feet / 214 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 11:13:51 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 745 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rockford is located at 43°7'12"N 85°33'36"W (43.1200300, -85.5600300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Rockford
Demographics
The population of Rockford increased by 10.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,719 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,762 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,840 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,945 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,044 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,109 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,211 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,251 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,297 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,391 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,395 | 0.06% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Rockford
1 Townsend Park
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Other Places in Rockford
1 Rockford City Hall
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People born in Rockford (7)
People born in Rockford, including football player, offensive tackle Joe Staley, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient John C. Sjogren, American-football player Parker Ehinger, .
List
- Sean Lewis (US association football player) he was born in 17/04/1992
- Ben Braden (American-football player) he was born in 09/03/1994
- Mitchell Chaffee (American ice hockey player) he was born in 26/01/1998
- Preston C. Hammer (American mathematician) he was born in 12/10/1913
Schools in Rockford
College & universities near Rockford, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490841 | Ross College-Grand Rapids North | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49525-2473 |
| 171881 | Kuyper College | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49525-9781 |
| 169284 | Empire Beauty School-Michigan | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49544 |
| 170037 | Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49525-5897 |
| 168786 | Aquinas College | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49506-1801 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rockford, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RKF | Rockford, Michigan | US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE | BUS |
| GRR | Vernon J. Ehlers Station | 431 Wealthy St. SW | RAIL |
| HWC | Howard City, Michigan | 130 North Ensley St. | BUS |
| HOM | Holland station | 171 Lincoln Ave. | RAIL |
| BGP | Big Rapids, Michigan | 14342 Northland Dr. | BUS |
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- Rockford , Illinois The second most populous city in Illinois. It is located in the northwestern part of the state. Rockford is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Rockford Art Museum and the Burpee Museum of Natural History. with a population of 144,835 people.
- Rockford , Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 3,377 people.
- Rockford , Ohio human settlement in Mercer County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,105 people.
- Rockford , Tennessee city in Tennessee, United States with a population of 851 people.
- Rockford , Iowa human settlement in Floyd County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 813 people.
- Rockford , Washington city in Spokane County, Washington state with a population of 493 people.
- Rockford , Alabama town in Alabama, United States of America with a population of 440 people.
- Rockford , Nebraska city in United States of America with a population of 278 people.
- Rockford , Missouri unincorporated community in Missouri with a population of 95 people.
Other cities in Kent County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Wyoming | 76,628 | A city in Kent County, Michigan. |
| Kentwood | 51,719 | Town of the United States |
| Forest Hills | 25,867 | Neighborhood of Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
| Walker | 25,265 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Grandville | 15,749 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Ada | 14,892 | Township in Kent County, Michigan |
| Northview | 14,541 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Cutlerville | 14,370 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Alpine | 13,883 | Township in Kent County, Michigan |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,991 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Comstock Park | 10,088 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Byron Center | 5,822 | Census-designated place in Kent County, Michigan |
| Sparta | 5,321 | Village in Kent County, Michigan |
| Ross | 4,975 | Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan |
| Lowell | 4,196 | City in Kent County, Michigan, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rockford distances to largest Michigan cities
