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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rockville

Maryland · 44,835 residents · 13.567 sq mi
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Rockville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $52,073. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $182,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

44,835
−5%vs 2000
vs 47,388 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,305 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 3,493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
43K49K56K63K70K1990201020202024Rockville
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,073
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,074 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,484
−30%vs 2000
vs $30,518 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$182,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $192,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$798
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $972 in 2000
US average: $450
66.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.7% in 2000
33.8% rent
3.5
+24%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(29,342)
Black8.9%(4,200)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(5,529)
Asian14.8%(7,002)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.6%(32,496)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(35,582)
Black8.2%(3,678)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(3,668)
Asian9.7%(4,358)
Other2.7%(1,217)
Diversity Score55.2%(24,752)
55
−19%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.4%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
22.3%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rockville, Maryland?

Rockville, Maryland has about 44,835 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockville, Maryland?

The typical household in Rockville, Maryland earns about $52,073 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockville, Maryland expensive?

In Rockville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $182,400, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Rockville, Maryland?

About 45.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rockville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockville, Maryland?

About 5.8% of people in Rockville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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