This was 16.9 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,310.
94.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Rockford for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 253 | 5.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 629 | 14.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 83 | 1.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 227 | 5.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 700 | 16.1 |
| Associate's degree | 446 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,171 | 26.9 |
| Master's degree | 733 | 16.8 |
| Professional school degree | 45 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 64 | 1.5 |
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