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Rockville

Maryland · 67,117 residents · 13.567 sq mi
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Rockville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,797. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $540,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67,117
+42%since 2000
from 47,388 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,947 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 3,493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K49K56K63K70K1990201020202024Rockville
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,797
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,074 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,611
+79%since 2000
from $30,518 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$540,100
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,914
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $972 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
47.8% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+71%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45%(30,227)
Black10.6%(7,119)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(11,334)
Asian21.4%(14,381)
Other5.7%(3,848)
Diversity Score88.3%(59,264)
Diversity Score
88
+29%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
33.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockville, Maryland?

Rockville, Maryland has about 67,117 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockville, Maryland?

The typical household in Rockville, Maryland earns about $111,797 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 $540,100, and the typical rent is about $1,914 a month.

How educated are people in Rockville, Maryland?

About 64.2% 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 6.0% 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 22,282 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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