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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rockville

Maryland · 47,388 residents · 13.567 sq mi
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Rockville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,074. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $192,800. Households here earn about 29% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

47,388
+6%since 1990
from 44,835 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,493 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 3,305 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+9%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
43K49K56K63K70K1990201020202024Rockville
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,074
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,073 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,518
+42%since 1990
from $21,484 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$192,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $182,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$972
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $798 in 1990
US average: $602
67.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
32.3% rent
2.8
−19%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

52.9%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 45.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
28.6%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 22.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
−15%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockville, Maryland?

Rockville, Maryland has about 47,388 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockville, Maryland?

The typical household in Rockville, Maryland earns about $68,074 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 $192,800, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.

How educated are people in Rockville, Maryland?

About 52.9% 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 7.8% of people in Rockville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,553 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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