Rockford (IL) cityRockford är en stad i den amerikanska delstaten Illinois med en befolkning som uppgår till cirka 152 000 (2003). Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County (a small portion of the city is located in Ogle County). ÖversiktHistorikSettled in the mid-1830s, the position of the city on the Rock River made its location strategic for industrial development. In the second half of the 19th century, Rockford was notable for its output of heavy machinery, hardware and tools; by the twentieth century, it was the second leading center of furniture manufacturing in the nation, and 94th largest city. During the second half of the 20th century, Rockford struggled alongside many Rust Belt cities. Since the late 1990s, efforts in economic diversification have led to growth of automotive, aerospace, and healthcare industries, as well as the undertaking of various tourism and downtown revitalization efforts. ÖvrigtRockford är den näst största svensk-amerikanska staden i USA och 37 000 av Rockfords innevånare härstammar från Sverige. Cirka 17% av befolkningen i staden är afroamerikaner. Av befolkningen lever cirka 14% under fattigdomsgränsen. |
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