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Rockville

Minnesota · 2,492 residents (2025 est.) · 28.682 sq mi
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Rockville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,329. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,703 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $365,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,452
+227%since 2000
from 749 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
85 / sq mi
+227%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+46%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,492 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3749682K2K3K1990201020202024Rockville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,329
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,854 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,015
+191%since 2000
from $16,527 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−6%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$365,800
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+53%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(683)
Black1.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(139)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(2,404)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(26)
Diversity Score4.8%(118)
Diversity Score
5
−74%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 6.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 80.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockville, Minnesota?

Rockville, Minnesota has about 2,452 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockville, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rockville, Minnesota earns about $105,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockville, Minnesota expensive?

In Rockville, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $365,800, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Rockville, Minnesota?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rockville, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockville, Minnesota?

About 4.3% of people in Rockville, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockville, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockville, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,880 residents, a change of about 329 percent over that period.

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