61108 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 61108, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

61108 is a zip code in Winnebago County, Illinois, which covers Cherry Valley and Rockford, with a total population of 29,582 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 61108 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 61108.

The estimated population of people living in 61108 is 29,582, with a median age of 41.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 61108 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
29,582
+1.71%
+6.88%
2020
29,084
+3.12%
-
2019
28,205
+1.39%
-
2018
27,819
+0.51%
-
2017
27,677
 - -

Population of 61108 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 61108 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
61.1%
66.9%
 -8.67%
Black/African American
11.4%
11.8%
 -3.39%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
18.3%
15%
 +22.00%
Asian
5.6%
3.6%
 +55.56%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
2.2%
 +45.45%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 61108 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 61108 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 61108 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 61108 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.4 -0.48% 40.6 +0.74% 42.6 -3.62%
2020 41.6 +0.73% 40.3 +2.28% 44.2 +1.84%
2019 41.3 +0.98% 39.4 +0.25% 43.4 +3.09%
2018 40.9 0% 39.3 +2.08% 42.1 -3.44%
2017 40.9 - 38.5 - 43.6 -

The median age of the 61108 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 61108 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,006 +2.26% 1,599 +15.07% 2,040 1,830
10 to 19 1,580 +9.58% 1,567 +19.05% 1,718 1,860
20 to 29 1,922 +4.86% 1,730 -7.37% 1,939 1,599
30 to 39 1,582 +2.91% 1,659 +2.06% 1,619 1,672
40 to 49 1,556 +8.76% 1,592 -2.46% 1,687 1,540
50 to 59 1,854 -3.48% 2,057 -3.51% 1,785 1,960
60 to 69 1,544 +37.34% 1,647 +16.12% 2,169 1,911
70+ 1,569 +17.68% 2,213 +8.3% 1,854 2,399

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 61108 zip code is $53,997.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 61108.

  • Under 25
    $33,879.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,193.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,663.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,969.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 61108 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 61108, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 61108 is currently $65,673.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.70% of households in 61108 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 61108 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.63%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.66%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.53%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.36%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.99%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.14%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.70%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 61108 is $27,276.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 61108 by the total population of 61108.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 61108 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 61108 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.77%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.58%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 61108 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 61108 zip over the age of 16 is 23,700.

Of those people, a total of 58.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 61108 is 55.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 61108 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,566 54.30% 14.90%
20 to 24 years 1,724 66.50% 7.50%
25 to 29 years 1,814 93.10% 10.40%
30 to 34 years 1,405 75.90% 5.50%
35 to 44 years 3,632 81.20% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 2,828 82.40% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 2,398 69.10% 6.40%
60 to 64 years 2,000 60.30% 3.60%
65 to 74 years 3,652 22.00% 1.00%
75 years and over 2,681 1.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 61108. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,548 55.00% 5.00%
Black or African American 2,758 67.20% 4.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 112 99.10% 0.00%
Asian 1,212 61.60% 5.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 63 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,059 53.60% 9.50%
Two or more races 948 79.00% 5.50%
Hispanic or Latino 3,293 72.40% 5.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,826 52.30% 5.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 61108 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 61108 is 13,040, with median earnings of $32,346.00.

Women in 61108 are earning approximately 83.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,040 $32,346.00
Male 7,430 $34,417.00
Female 5,610 $28,838.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 61108 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 876 $50,000.00
Business and Financial 250 $77,697.00
Computer and Mathematical 261 $47,198.00
Architecture and Engineering 466 $48,472.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $64,000.00
Community and Social Service 297 $47,771.00
Legal 30 $0.00
Educational and Library 526 $43,563.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 226 $74,643.00
Healthcare Practitioners 636 $54,494.00
Healthcare Support 502 $20,990.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 131 $29,010.00
Law Enforcement 58 $56,364.00
Food Preparation and Serving 989 $13,165.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 581 $20,017.00
Personal Care and Service 350 $17,222.00
Sales 1,109 $22,450.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,258 $31,987.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 458 $39,068.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 318 $55,897.00
Production 2,457 $28,974.00
Transportation and Material Moving 561 $33,832.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 61108 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 61108.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 483 $58,220.00 393 $37,533.00
Business and Financial 187 $59,531.00 63 $81,406.00
Computer and Mathematical 180 $43,125.00 81 $71,679.00
Architecture and Engineering 410 $41,607.00 56 $49,167.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 158 $34,545.00 139 $49,354.00
Legal 13 $0.00 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 124 $29,135.00 402 $44,138.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 185 $115,417.00 41 $61,172.00
Healthcare Practitioners 69 $50,250.00 567 $54,874.00
Healthcare Support 104 $21,875.00 398 $19,435.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 118 $28,333.00 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00 43 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 534 $13,453.00 455 $12,874.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 359 $19,688.00 222 $20,139.00
Personal Care and Service 46 $8,971.00 304 $17,903.00
Sales 595 $38,271.00 514 $16,814.00
Office and Administrative Support 378 $72,063.00 880 $29,351.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 445 $38,792.00 13 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 299 $56,506.00 19 $0.00
Production 1,720 $29,250.00 737 $28,890.00
Transportation and Material Moving 450 $34,313.00 111 $10,313.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 11,956 households in 61108, with an average household size of 2.4 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,282 families living in the 61108 zip code with an average family size of 3.08 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 61108:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,969 494 1,819 4,674
Average Household Size 3.16 2.87 3.23 1.23
Total Families 4,969 494 1,819 0
Average Household Size 3.14 2.65 3.05 0

Poverty

Of the 7,282 families living in 61108, 12.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 61108:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 12,951 housing units in 61108.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,956 92.32%
Vacant 995 7.68%

32.94% of the total 12,951 housing units in 61108 are rental units. This is approximately 4,266 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,517 are occupied by the owner - or 58.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 61108 is $894.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 61108 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    173
  • Less than $500
    195
  • $500 to $999
    2,358
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,456
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    177
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    80
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 61108 is $107,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 61108 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    297
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,024
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,376
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,281
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    438
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    74
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    27

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 61108. The chart below shows the number of properties in 61108 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    706
  • 1940 to 1949
    728
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,316
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,895
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,805
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,355
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,609
  • 2000 to 2009
    498
  • 2010 to 2013
    39
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 61108 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    868
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,803
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,337
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,948

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 61108 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 61108 that commute to work in a particular way.

22 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 61108.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    318
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,675
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,452
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,662
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,588
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    581
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    825
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    146
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    337
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    683
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    521
  • 90 or more minutes
    198

Summary

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