Community data & Trends

The City of Rockville is a well-educated and diverse community with established residential neighborhoods and growing commercial centers. In order to understand the characteristics of the Rockville community, and what the future holds, the Department of Community Planning and Development Services (CPDS) collects, analyzes and interprets data on City demographics, households and employment to identify local and regional trends that are relevant to Rockville. Data sources are collected from the City of Rockville's own inventories, US Census Bureau surveys, private research firms and other sources. The data provided here represents only a fraction of available data, and focuses on significant City trends and survey results.

Community Planning and Development Services
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240-314-8200
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cpds@rockvillemd.gov
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111 Maryland Ave.
Rockville, MD 20850
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Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Community Snapshot

In addition to the full count of residents in the United States through the U.S. Census Bureau's Decennial Census, the Census Bureau conducts annual surveys of a sample of people in communities throughout the nation with the more detailed American Community Survey (ACS). The latest demographic data for the City of Rockville population is from the Bureau's 2012-2016 ACS 5-year Estimates.

City of Rockville Population Estimates
Total Population65,171
Median Household Income$101,774
High School Graduate or Higher93%
Median Age38.7

Published Reports

The Community Planning and Development Services department prepared reports on city demographic and housing characteristics based on U.S. Census Bureau data and other sources. Below are a few of the most popular reports.

2018 Residential Units and Population Estimates
An inventory of all residential units in the City of Rockville, as of September 2018, by type of unit within each of the city's Planning Areas, as defined in the 2002 Comprehensive Master Plan.
2012 Rockville Housing Scan
This Housing Scan presented information to assist the public, elected and appointed officials and staff in the development of Rockville's housing policies. The document presents available data on the Rockville housing market, frequently in comparison with Montgomery County, Gaithersburg and the broader region.
2010 Census Results
Based on 2010 Census data, this report provides information about demographic, housing, social and economic conditions in the City of Rockville.
2010 Census Summary Report
An summary of Census data for the City of Rockville, including demographic, education, housing, diversity, social and economic data.


Demographic Forecasts

Population Trends
Projected population growth based on data gathered by city staff and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. 
Household Trends
Projected household growth based on data gathered by city staff and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. 
Employment Trends
Projected employment growth based on data gathered by city staff and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. 
Strategic Scan
Data and analysis of local and regional trends of importance to Rockville organized under the chapter headings of Demographics, Economy, Housing, Development Trends, Transportation, Water Resources, Public Safety and Civic Engagement. 


Maps and Data

Interactive Online Maps
View our interactive maps to see the geographical representation of data across the city.
Open Data Platform
Open Data is a public platform for discovering, examining and downloading data for use in mapping and analysis.


OTHER RESOURCES

U.S. Census Bureau

Maryland State Data Center

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Forecast Program