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Rockville

Connecticut · 7,474 residents · 1.839 sq mi
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Rockville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,115. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $183,500. Households here earn about 44% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,474
−3%since 2000
from 7,708 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
4,064 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
+4%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,115
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,444 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,797
+27%since 2000
from $17,896 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
69.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+42%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(6,106)
Black7.2%(558)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(556)
Asian3.2%(243)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.8%(3,068)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(5,291)
Black10.5%(784)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(909)
Asian3.1%(232)
Other2.2%(162)
Diversity Score57.2%(4,277)
Diversity Score
57
+44%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockville, Connecticut?

Rockville, Connecticut has about 7,474 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockville, Connecticut?

The typical household in Rockville, Connecticut earns about $38,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockville, Connecticut expensive?

In Rockville, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $183,500, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Rockville, Connecticut?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rockville, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockville, Connecticut?

About 20.7% of people in Rockville, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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