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Rockville

Connecticut · 7,920 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 $43,412. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $159,900. Households here earn about 46% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,920
+3%since 2000
from 7,708 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
4,307 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 4,191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+9%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20247K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,412
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,444 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,404
+42%since 2000
from $17,896 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$972
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
28.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
71.5% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(4,665)
Black12.2%(970)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(1,407)
Asian3.9%(306)
Other2.8%(219)
Diversity Score70.8%(5,608)
Diversity Score
71
+78%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockville, Connecticut?

Rockville, Connecticut has about 7,920 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockville, Connecticut?

The typical household in Rockville, Connecticut earns about $43,412 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 $159,900, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.

How educated are people in Rockville, Connecticut?

About 18.6% 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 18.8% of people in Rockville, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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