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Rocky River

Ohio · 20,213 residents · 4.73 sq mi
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Rocky River is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,055. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $207,200. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,213
−3%since 2000
from 20,735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,273 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
+3%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K20K21K22K1990201020202024Rocky River
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,055
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,636 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,258
+16%since 2000
from $34,663 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
−6%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(19,040)
Black1%(196)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(367)
Asian1.8%(357)
Other1.2%(246)
Diversity Score13.9%(2,810)
Diversity Score
14
+94%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.8%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocky River, Ohio?

Rocky River, Ohio has about 20,213 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rocky River, Ohio earns about $65,055 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 $207,200, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky River, Ohio?

About 51.8% 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 5.5% of people in Rocky River, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rocky River, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Rocky River, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 197 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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