Rochelle, IL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

51,495

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

42.2

0.476% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

8.36%

6.18% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$82,132

3.64% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$189,200

2.77% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

24,207

1.9% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Rochelle, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Rochelle, IL are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Rochelle, IL was $189,200, and the homeownership rate was 75.4%.

Most people in Rochelle, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Rochelle, IL was 2 cars per household.

Rochelle, IL borders Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI, Dixon, IL, Freeport, IL, Rockford, IL, and Sterling, IL.

United States Illinois

Population & Diversity

Rochelle, IL is home to a population of 51.5k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.53% of Rochelle, IL residents were born outside of the country (2.33k people).

In 2024, there were 13.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.7k people) in Rochelle, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.15k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.34k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2024 Citizenship

97.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.7% of Rochelle, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Rochelle, IL was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rochelle, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rochelle, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
42.7k ± 269
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
3.15k ± 505
White (Hispanic)
1.34k ± 391

11.9%

Hispanic Population

6.14k people

11.9% of the people in Rochelle, IL are hispanic (6.14k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Rochelle, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
637,284 ± 19,101 people
India
166,788 ± 9,961 people
Poland
117,148 ± 8,364 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 637,284 Illinois residents, followed by India with 166,788 and Poland with 117,148.

Foreign-Born Population

4.53%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.33k people

4.53%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.33k people

As of 2024, 4.53% of Rochelle, IL residents (2.33k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rochelle, IL was 4.53%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rochelle, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,001 ± 178
Gulf War (2001-)
952 ± 287
Gulf War (1990s)
510 ± 148

Rochelle, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Rochelle, IL.

Health

95.9% of the population of Rochelle, IL has health coverage, with 52.3% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 2.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

1,264 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,264 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.13%

Uninsured

52.3%

Employer Coverage

13.5%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

2.38%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rochelle, IL declined by 3.48% from 4.28% to 4.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rochelle, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Rochelle, IL employs 24.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Rochelle, IL were Manufacturing (4,252 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,480 people), and Retail Trade (2,661 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($129,891), Public Administration ($74,271), and Construction ($70,028).

Employment

Occupations

24.2k

2024 Value

± 1,018

−1.9%

1 Year decline

± 6.12%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rochelle, IL declined at a rate of −1.9%, from 24.7k employees to 24.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rochelle, IL, are Management Occupations (2,811 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,236 people), and Production Occupations (2,047 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rochelle, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

24.2k

2024 Value

± 1,018

−1.9%

1 Year decline

± 6.12%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rochelle, IL declined at a rate of −1.9%, from 24.7k employees to 24.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rochelle, IL, are Manufacturing (4,252 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,480 people), and Retail Trade (2,661 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rochelle, IL, though some of these residents may live in Rochelle, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,873

Median earning men ± $2,124

$38,525

Median earning women ± $2,205

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($83,125), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,982), and Construction ($70,031).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,650), Construction ($61,250), and Manufacturing ($53,560).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

100
Other Services (except Public Administration)
91
Construction
50
Accommodation and Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$166k
Manufacturing
$102k
Utilities
$101k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Rochelle, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rochelle, IL was $189,200 in 2024, which is 0.569 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $184,100 to $189,200, a 2.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Rochelle, IL is 75.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Rochelle, IL have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rochelle, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$189,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,262

$15,693

Median Property Taxes

±$692

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rochelle, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rochelle, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.4%

Homeownership

2024

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 75.4% of the housing units in Rochelle, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rochelle, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$82,132

Median Household Income

± $3,131

20.8k

Number of Households

± 922

In 2024, the median household income of the 20.8k households in Rochelle, IL grew to $82,132 from the previous year's value of $79,244.

The following chart displays the households in Rochelle, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rochelle, IL is from Illinois.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.474

2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.55% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.6%)
Carpooled (8.27%)
Worked At Home (8%)

In 2024, 80.6% of workers in Rochelle, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.27%) and those who worked at home (8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rochelle, IL have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.42% of the workforce in Rochelle, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rochelle, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rochelle, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rochelle, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.36% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rochelle, IL (4.26k out of 50.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rochelle, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.