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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rocky River

Ohio · 20,410 residents · 4.73 sq mi
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Rocky River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,385. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $122,100. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 41% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

20,410
−2%vs 2000
vs 20,735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,315 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 4,384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.4
−2%vs 2000
vs 44.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
19K20K20K21K22K1990201020202024Rocky River
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,385
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,636 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$25,585
−26%vs 2000
vs $34,663 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$122,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $175,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$522
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $671 in 2000
US average: $450
70.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.2% in 2000
29.9% rent
3.0
−11%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(19,891)
Black0.4%(80)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(248)
Asian1.3%(273)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(1,489)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(20,013)
Black0.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(81)
Asian1.5%(313)
Other0.1%(26)
Diversity Score5.7%(1,170)
6
−20%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.6%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.6%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.3%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
+66%vs 2000
vs 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rocky River, Ohio?

Rocky River, Ohio has about 20,410 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rocky River, Ohio?

The typical household in Rocky River, Ohio earns about $40,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocky River, Ohio expensive?

In Rocky River, Ohio, the median home is worth about $122,100, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky River, Ohio?

About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rocky River, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocky River, Ohio?

About 3.7% of people in Rocky River, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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