Rockville, MD Demographics
What is the population of Rockville?
There are 67,218 residents in Rockville, with a median age of 39. Of this, 47.77% are males and 52.23% are females. US-born citizens make up 62.57% of the resident pool in Rockville, while non-US-born citizens account for 20.19%. Additionally, 17.24% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 54,533 people in Rockville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 67,218 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 32,110 | -0.9% |
| Female Population | 35,108 | 1.1% |
Male Population 47.77%
Female Population 52.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | 0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 42,059 | -1.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 13,568 | 3.6% |
| Not Citizen | 11,591 | 1.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 62.57%
Citizen not U.S. Born 20.19%
Not Citizen 17.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,909 | 9.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,928 | -6.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,482 | 0.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,699 | 16.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 54,533 | -0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 2.87%
Moved from Same County 7.4%
Moved from Same State 2.23%
Moved from Different State 5.56%
Same House as Last Year 81.94%
What are the employment statistics in Rockville?
White-collar workers make up 90.39% of the working population in Rockville, while blue-collar employees account for 9.61%. There are also 6,624 entrepreneurs in Rockville (9.24% of the workforce); 37,224 workers employed in private companies (51.91%); and 19,408 people working in governmental institutions (27.07%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 64,810 | 99.3% |
| Blue Collar | 6,894 | 99.8% |
White Collar 90.39%
Blue Collar 9.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 6,624 | 103.6% |
| Private Companies | 37,224 | 94.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 19,408 | 103.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 8,448 | 108.2% |
Self Employees 9.24%
Private Companies 51.91%
Governmental Workers 27.07%
Not for Profit Companies 11.78%
How many households are there in Rockville?
There are a total of 26,838 households in Rockville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.86% of these Rockville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.14%. Additionally, 27.46% of households have children and 72.54% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 26,838 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.7% |
| Family Households | 17,140 | 1.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 9,698 | -0.1% |
Family Households 63.86%
Non-Family Households 36.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,371 | -4.8% |
| Households without Children | 19,467 | 3.5% |
Households with Children 27.46%
Households without Children 72.54%
What are the median and average incomes in Rockville?
The average annual household income in Rockville is $152,837, while the median household income sits at $122,384 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $126,268, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $165,852. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $64,966 and $92,522, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $152,837 | 1.0% |
| Median Household Income | $122,384 | -0.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5,240 | -4.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 60,469 | 0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Rockville?
There are 28,169 housing units in Rockville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 26,838 occupied housing units in Rockville, 53.06% are owner-occupied, while 46.94% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.62% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $681,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,262 per month in Rockville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 28,169 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 726 | -9.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 633 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,983 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,504 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,412 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,821 | -3.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,557 | -12.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5,461 | -5.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,847 | 21.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 225 | 212.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 26,838 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 14,239 | -1.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 12,599 | 4.5% |
Owner Occupied 53.06%
Renter Occupied 46.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 9,771 | -1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,468 | -2.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $681,500 | 7.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $615,700 | 3.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,262 | 2.6% |
With Mortgage 68.62%
Without Mortgage 31.38%
What is the level of education in Rockville?
Approximately 16.86% of the population in Rockville holds a high school degree (that's 9,035 residents), while 13.02% have attained a college certificate (6,980 locals) and 27.29% have a bachelor's degree (14,626 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,957 | 14.8% |
| Some High School | 9,035 | 0.9% |
| Some College | 6,980 | -14.3% |
| Associate Degree | 2,609 | 5.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14,626 | -0.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 18,386 | 1.6% |
No High School 3.65%
Some High School 16.86%
Some College 13.02%
Associate Degree 4.87%
Bachelor's Degree 27.29%
Graduate Degree 34.31%
What is the marital status of Rockville residents?
A total of 18,714 people in Rockville have never been married (which represents 33.5% of the total population), while 29,207 of them are wedded (52.29%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 720 (1.29%) and 5,032 (9.01%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 18,714 | 0.8% |
| Married | 29,207 | -0.8% |
| Separated | 720 | -10.7% |
| Widowed | 2,902 | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 5,032 | 2.7% |
Never Married 33.5%
Married 52.29%
Separated 1.29%
Widowed 5.2%
Divorced 9.01%
What are the most common means of transportation in Rockville?
The top three means of transportation people in Rockville use to get to work are: car, subway or elevated and bus or trolley bus. A total of 19,107 residents commute by car, 3,297 prefer going to work by subway or elevated and 1,000 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 19,107 | -5.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,000 | 14.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 3,297 | N/A |
| Railroad | 130 | -32.6% |
| Bicycle | 152 | -30.9% |
| Motorcycle | 51 | -13.6% |
| TaxiCab | 146 | -4.0% |
| Walk | 654 | -16.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Rockville by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.