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Population Review

Rockville, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Rockville, Maryland is 67,218 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $122,384, the median home value is $658,300, and the median age is 39.4.

The population has grown 11.3% since 2010 (61,484 → 68,417).

67,218

Population

4955

People / sq mi

$122,384

Median Income

$658,300

Median Home Value

Rockville covers 13.6 sq mi of land at 4955 people per square mile.

About Rockville, MD

Rockville is a city in Maryland with a population of 67,218. It ranks #11 among cities in Maryland by population. The median age is 39.4, in line with the national median. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

The median household income in Rockville is $122,384, above the US median of $74,580. 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $658,300, with monthly rent averaging $2,244. The homeownership rate of 53.1% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Rockville reflects 64.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 30.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.9 minutes each way.

Rockville city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Rockville city had a population of 61,484 in 2010 and 68,417 in 2024, a 11.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 68,417 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.77%.

2024 · 68K20102024

68,417

Population (2024)

61,484

Population (2010)

68,417

Peak (2024)

0.77%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201061,484
201162,055
201263,286
201363,825
201465,445
201566,733
201666,923
201767,830
201868,028
201968,079
202067,337
202167,219
202267,462
202367,966
202468,417

Race & Ethnicity

White48.0%
Black or African American11.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$122,384

Median Household Income

$62,636

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$658,300

Median Home Value

$2,244

Median Rent

53.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.6%

High School+

64.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

12.5%

Drive Alone

47.2%

Public Transit

30.2%

Work From Home

30.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

39.8%

Foreign Born

55.3%

Non-English at Home

4.1%

Veterans

10.0%

With Disability

94.5%

Health Insurance

97.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate25.4%
Professional, Scientific & Management21.7%
Public Administration13.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.2%
Construction6.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.9%
Information5.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
Retail Trade2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing2.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rockville, Maryland has a population of 67,218 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest city in Maryland.

The median household income in Rockville, Maryland is $122,384, with 5.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Rockville, Maryland is $658,300, with median monthly rent at $2,244 and a homeownership rate of 53.1%.

The median age in Rockville, Maryland is 39.4 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

The population has grown 11.3% since 2010 (61,484 → 68,417).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.