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Rockville

South Carolina · 143 residents (2025 est.) · 0.424 sq mi
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Rockville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,500. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $459,100. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121
−12%since 2000
from 137 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
285 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 51.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:143 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
1061281501721942000201020202024Rockville
2024121
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,977 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,098
+37%since 2000
from $36,620 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−28%since 2010
from 0.530 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,100
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,083
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+139%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(118)
Black11.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.5%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(7)
Diversity Score17.5%(21)
Diversity Score
17
−43%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% 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
1.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.1%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
39.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 92.7% 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, South Carolina?

Rockville, South Carolina has about 121 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockville, South Carolina?

The typical household in Rockville, South Carolina earns about $82,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockville, South Carolina expensive?

In Rockville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $459,100, and the typical rent is about $2,083 a month.

How educated are people in Rockville, South Carolina?

About 63.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rockville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockville, South Carolina?

About 2.5% of people in Rockville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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