Rockford, IL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

336,116

0.457% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

39.8

0.759% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

14.7%

1.45% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$61,078

9.4% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$132,900

4.56% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

159,971

1.67% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Rockford, IL had a population of 336k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $61,078. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Rockford, IL declined from 337,658 to 336,116, a −0.457% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,829 to $61,078, a 9.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rockford, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.4%), White (Hispanic) (11.2%), Other (Hispanic) (2.72%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.56%). 0% of the households in Rockford, IL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

95.8% of the residents in Rockford, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rockford, IL are Rock Valley College (1,446 degrees awarded in 2020), Rasmussen College-Illinois (943 degrees), and Rockford University (307 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Rockford, IL was $132,900, and the homeownership rate was 68.1%. Most people in Rockford, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Rockford, IL was 2 cars per household.

Rockford, IL borders Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI, Freeport, IL, Janesville-Beloit, WI, Madison, WI, Rochelle, IL, and Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI.

About the photo: Veteran's Memorial Hall Rockford, Il

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United States Illinois

Diversity

Rockford, IL is home to a population of 336k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 8.75% of Rockford, IL residents were born outside of the country (29.4k people).

In 2019, there were 5.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (229k people) in Rockford, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 38.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 37.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rockford, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
229k ± 433
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
38.4k ± 1.51k
White (Hispanic)
37.7k ± 3.39k

15%

Hispanic Population

50.4k people

15% of the people in Rockford, IL are hispanic (50.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rockford, IL as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

8.75%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

29.4k people

8.74%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

29.5k people

As of 2019, 8.75% of Rockford, IL residents (29.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rockford, IL was 8.74%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Rockford, IL was 39.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Rockford, IL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Rockford, IL residents was 40.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
599,327 ± 18,552 people
India
156,360 ± 9,648 people
Poland
120,839 ± 8,494 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 599,327 Illinois residents, followed by India with 156,360 and Poland with 120,839.

Citizenship

95.8%

2019 Citizenship

95.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 95.8% of Rockford, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Rockford, IL was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,935 ± 1,102
Gulf War (2001-)
2,362 ± 914
Korea
1,672 ± 542

Rockford, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.51 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Illinois. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Illinois, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Illinois across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Rockford, IL is $61,078. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Rockford, IL was Kendall County, IL with a value of $104,858, followed by DuPage County, IL and Lake County, IL, with respective values of $96,403 and $92,511.

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,663. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Rockford, IL employs 160k people. The largest industries in Rockford, IL are Manufacturing (37,764 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (25,748 people), and Retail Trade (15,433 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($95,771), Information ($74,226), and Construction ($52,434).

Wages

Median Household Income

$61,078

2019 value

± $1,934

9.4%

1 Year Growth

± 4.83%

Households in Rockford, IL have a median annual income of $61,078, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $55,829 in 2018, which represents a 9.4% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Rockford, IL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$76,281

Average Male Salary in Illinois

± $1,207

$57,663

Average Female Salary in Illinois

± $943

In 2019, full-time male employees in Illinois made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Illinois by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Illinois

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$99,939 ± $70,113
Asian
$73,285 ± $3,261
White
$61,664 ± $841

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Illinois workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 1.36 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Illinois.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Illinois by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.479

2019 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.48

2018 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2019, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.179% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rockford, IL was Kendall County, IL with a value of $104,858, followed by DuPage County, IL and Lake County, IL, with respective values of $96,403 and $92,511.

The following map shows all of the counties in Rockford, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rockford, IL (48.9k out of 333k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
29,773 ± 1,221
Black
13,446 ± 761
Hispanic
11,204 ± 779

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rockford, IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

160k

2019 Value

± 6,522

−1.67%

1 Year decline

± 5.79%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Rockford, IL declined at a rate of −1.67%, from 163k employees to 160k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rockford, IL, are Production Occupations (22,519 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,318 people), and Management Occupations (15,084 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rockford, IL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Rockford, IL, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (22,519 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,318 people), and Management Occupations (15,084 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Rockford, IL has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.61 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.44 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.32 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Rockford, IL, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($90,637), Management Occupations ($76,112), and Legal Occupations ($75,090).

Industries

Employment by Industries

160k

2019 Value

± 6,522

−1.67%

1 Year decline

± 5.79%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Rockford, IL declined at a rate of −1.67%, from 163k employees to 160k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rockford, IL, are Manufacturing (37,764 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (25,748 people), and Retail Trade (15,433 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rockford, IL, though some of these residents may live in Rockford, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Rockford, IL, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (37,764 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (25,748 people), and Retail Trade (15,433 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Rockford, IL has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.45 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (1.21 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.16 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Rockford, IL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($95,771), Information ($74,226), and Construction ($52,434).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $138B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($87.2B) and Mixed freight ($79.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Illinois.

$1.03T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

88.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1.03T. This is expected to increase 88.6% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$77.4B
Wisconsin
$56.8B
California
$46.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $77.4B, followed by Wisconsin with $56.8B and California and $46.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%). The most partisan county was Wayne County, IL with 84.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Illinois.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Illinois

57.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Illinois

Wayne County, IL
84.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Edwards County, IL
84.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Clay County, IL
81.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Illinois was Wayne County, IL with 84.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Illinois colored by their party leaning.

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.

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Rockford, IL awarded 3,210 degrees. The student population of Rockford, IL is skewed towards women, with 3,335 male students and 7,272 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rockford, IL are White (1,753 and 55%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (561 and 17.6%), Black or African American (485 and 15.2%), and Unknown (197 and 6.18%).

The largest universities in Rockford, IL by number of degrees awarded are Rock Valley College (1,446 and 45%), Rasmussen College-Illinois (943 and 29.4%), and Rockford University (307 and 9.56%).

The most popular majors in Rockford, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (560 and 17.4%), Registered Nursing (503 and 15.7%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (173 and 5.39%).

The median tuition cost in Rockford, IL for private four year colleges is $29,572.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
362 degree-majorss awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
173 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
560 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Rockford, IL was Registered Nursing with 362 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Rockford, IL according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rock Valley College
1,446 degrees awarded
Rasmussen College-Illinois
943 degrees awarded
Rockford University
307 degrees awarded

$29,572

Median Private

In 2020, the Rockford, IL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rock Valley College with 1,446 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,016

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,194

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,016 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rockford, IL, which is 0.463 times less than the 2,194 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Rockford, IL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,753 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
561 degrees awarded
Black or African American
485 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Rockford, IL was White students. These 1,753 degrees mean that there were 3.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 561 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rockford, IL was $132,900 in 2019, which is 0.553 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $127,100 to $132,900, a 4.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Rockford, IL is 68.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Rockford, IL have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rockford, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$132,900

2019 Median

± $4,171

$127,100

2018 Median

± $4,401

In 2019, the median property value in Rockford, IL grew to to $132,900 from the previous year's value of $127,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Rockford, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rockford, IL the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

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

$61,078

Median Household Income

± $1,934

134k

Number of Households

± 6,040

In 2019, the median household income of the 134k households in Rockford, IL grew to $61,078 from the previous year's value of $55,829.

The following chart displays the households in Rockford, 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Rockford, IL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rockford, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

68.1%

2019 Homeownership

68.9%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 68.1% of the housing units in Rockford, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Rockford, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rockford, IL have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 3.07% of the workforce in Rockford, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.5%)
Carpooled (9.56%)
Worked At Home (3.35%)

In 2019, 83.5% of workers in Rockford, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.56%) and those who worked at home (3.35%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

94.4% of the population of Rockford, IL has health coverage, with 47.9% on employee plans, 19% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0.942% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Illinois was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1241 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1250 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1242 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 408 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wayne County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.9%). Additionally, Vermilion County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,241 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,241 patients per year. This represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1,250 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,262

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Illinois

$4,875

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$4,959

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,116

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Illinois (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.44%, from $7,911 to $8,262.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.65%

Uninsured

47.9%

Employer Coverage

19%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

0.942%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rockford, IL declined by 18.9% from 6.96% to 5.65%.

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