Rockville is a city located in Montgomery County Maryland. Rockville has a 2024 population of 67,284. It is also the county seat of Montgomery County. Rockville is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 67,334 in 2020.
The average household income in Rockville is $151,301 with a poverty rate of 8.29%. The median age in Rockville is 38.8 years: 37.5 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,216 | 49.47% |
| Asian | 15,144 | 22.56% |
| Black or African American | 6,718 | 10.01% |
| Other race | 6,285 | 9.36% |
| Two or more races | 5,594 | 8.33% |
| Native American | 185 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,543 | 2.49 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Married | 12,715 | 3.23 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Non Family | 9,713 | 1.31 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Female | 2,823 | 2.86 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Male | 1,292 | 3.34 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
54.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,760 | 3.68% |
| Associates Degree | 2,184 | 4.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,197 | 27.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 17,968 | 37.52% |
| High School Graduate | 5,197 | 10.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,622 | 3.39% |
| Some College | 5,961 | 12.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,421 | 22,721 | 17,264 |
| Asian | 11,099 | 10,275 | 8,045 |
| Hispanic | 6,845 | 5,418 | 2,320 |
| Black | 4,795 | 4,579 | 2,280 |
| Other Race | 3,722 | 2,622 | 1,034 |
| 2+ Races | 3,118 | 2,801 | 1,848 |
| Native American | 141 | 86 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.01%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 73.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,003 | $102,731 | $64,036 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,434 | $127,539 | $98,059 |
| High School Graduate | $32,949 | $41,295 | $25,955 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,216 | $30,881 | $24,766 |
| Overall | $77,873 | $91,178 | $64,802 |
| Some College | $47,754 | $53,828 | $45,807 |
$77,873
Average Earnings
$91,178
Average Male
$64,802
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.63% of Rockville residents speak only English, while 45.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 16.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 15,126 | 1,912 | 12.64% |
| Hispanic | 11,709 | 1,241 | 10.6% |
| White | 29,897 | 1,056 | 3.53% |
| Other | 6,251 | 1,027 | 16.43% |
| Black | 6,358 | 839 | 13.2% |
| Multiple | 5,544 | 440 | 7.94% |
| Native | 185 | 26 | 14.05% |
8.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.4%
Male Poverty Rate
8.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockville is Other, with 16.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockville is White, with 3.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.03% |
| High School | 14.35% |
| Some College | 7.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.68% |
| Female Employed | 4.79% |
| Male Employed | 2.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $148,288 | $176,437 |
| Households | $122,470 | $151,301 |
| Married Families | $170,778 | $197,763 |
| Non Families | $86,096 | $102,973 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,269
Number of Veterans
1,857
Male Veterans
412
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 855 |
| Vietnam | 761 |
| First Gulf War | 450 |
| Korea | 137 |
| World War II | 57 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 615 |
| 75+ | 603 |
| 35 to 54 | 547 |
| 18 to 34 | 265 |
| 55 to 64 | 239 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,516 | 5.55% |
| Black | 312 | 5.73% |
| Hispanic | 300 | 3.68% |
| Other Race | 221 | 5.02% |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 3.78% |
| Asian | 90 | 0.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
22.85%
Born in Rockville
65.23%
Native Born
34.77%
Foreign Born
16.94%
Non Citizen
17.83%
Naturalized
65.23% of Rockville residents were born in the United States, with 22.85% having been born in Maryland. 16.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 67,223 | -12 | -0.02% |
| 2028 | 67,235 | -12 | -0.02% |
| 2027 | 67,247 | -13 | -0.02% |
| 2026 | 67,260 | -12 | -0.02% |
| 2025 | 67,272 | -12 | -0.02% |
| 2024 | 67,284 | -13 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 67,297 | 350 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 66,947 | -280 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 67,227 | -107 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 67,334 | -839 | -1.23% |
| 2019 | 68,173 | 66 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 68,107 | 192 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 67,915 | 901 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 67,014 | 189 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 66,825 | 1,293 | 1.97% |
| 2014 | 65,532 | 1,626 | 2.54% |
| 2013 | 63,906 | 548 | 0.86% |
| 2012 | 63,358 | 1,237 | 1.99% |
| 2011 | 62,121 | 579 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 61,542 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 47,388 | 2,553 | 5.69% |
| 1990 | 44,835 | 1,024 | 2.34% |
| 1980 | 43,811 | 1,072 | 2.51% |
| 1970 | 42,739 | 16,649 | 63.81% |
| 1960 | 26,090 | 19,156 | 276.26% |
| 1950 | 6,934 | 4,934 | 246.7% |
| 1940 | 2,000 | 900 | 81.82% |
| 1900 | 1,100 | -66,123 | -98.36% |