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Rockville

Nebraska · 88 residents (2025 est.) · 0.222 sq mi
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Rockville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $39,200. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
169
+52%since 2000
from 111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
761 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.5
−37%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:88 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
47881291702111990201020202024Rockville
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,568
+18%since 2000
from $15,708 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+38%since 2010
from 0.280 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services15.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+4%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian4.7%(8)
Other3.6%(6)
Diversity Score22.1%(37)
Diversity Score
22
+399%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.5%
−69.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
Female
60.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.3%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockville, Nebraska?

Rockville, Nebraska has about 169 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockville, Nebraska?

The typical household in Rockville, Nebraska earns about $35,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockville, Nebraska expensive?

In Rockville, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $39,200.

How educated are people in Rockville, Nebraska?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rockville, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockville, Nebraska?

About 6.5% of people in Rockville, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockville, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockville, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 83 residents, a change of about 97 percent over that period.

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