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Rossville

Maryland · 16,029 residents · 5.379 sq mi
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Rossville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,437. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,029
+39%since 2000
from 11,515 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,980 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 2,141 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+12%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K13K15K17K1990201020202024Rossville
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,437
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,545 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,384
+57%since 2000
from $22,608 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
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
$235,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,291
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.0% in 2000
53.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+23%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(7,969)
Black21.7%(2,497)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(329)
Asian4.2%(487)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.2%(6,468)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(5,485)
Black42%(6,739)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(1,299)
Asian10.7%(1,723)
Other2.1%(335)
Diversity Score83.7%(13,411)
Diversity Score
84
+49%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
21.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rossville, Maryland?

Rossville, Maryland has about 16,029 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rossville, Maryland?

The typical household in Rossville, Maryland earns about $77,437 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rossville, Maryland expensive?

In Rossville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $235,200, and the typical rent is about $1,291 a month.

How educated are people in Rossville, Maryland?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rossville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rossville, Maryland?

About 6.3% of people in Rossville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rossville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Rossville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,537 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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

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