Demographics & People — Rochelle, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,477 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,700 |
| Median Age | 36.0 |
| Total Households | 3,953 |
| Family Households | 2,180 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4276 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,991 |
| Black or African American | 378 |
| Asian | 74 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,296 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,880 |
| Other groups | 2,793 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,244 |
| German | 2,165 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,008 |
| Irish | 1,235 |
| English | 791 |
| Italian | 422 |
| Swedish | 326 |
| American | 255 |
Language
| English Only | 7,627 |
| Spanish | 1,547 |
| Population 5+ | 9,234 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 465 |
| Population 18+ | 7,491 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rochelle, Illinois.