Rockville, Maryland
Rockville: The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Rockville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Mall and the National Air and Space Museum.
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Rockville is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 61,209. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 69,512 inhabitants.
The city was created 324 years ago in 1699.
Rockville is a city located in Montgomery County, Maryland. The city is home to over 65,000 residents and is located just north of Washington D.C. Rockville City is known for its historic charm and beautiful parks and trails.
Rockville City has a variety of different types of restaurants to choose from including American and Italian cuisine. There are also many shops that offer unique gifts such as jewelry, clothing and artwork.
The city also has some great parks and trails where you can enjoy nature or take a leisurely walk with your family or friends. One of the most popular parks in Rockville is Rock Creek Regional Park where you can enjoy hiking, biking or even horseback riding!
Quick Facts about Rockville
| Population : | 69,512 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Montgomery County |
| Instagram username : | city_of_rockville |
| Twitter username : | Rockville411 |
| Postal code : | 20849, 20852, 20850, 20851, 20848, 20853, 20857, 20847 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 240, 301 |
| Official name : | Rockville |
| Named for : | Rock Creek |
| Male population : | 29340, 31405, 30815 |
| Female population : | 31869, 35015, 34356 |
| Altitude : | 449 feet / 137 meters |
| Capital city : | Rockville is capital of Montgomery County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1700 (324 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 19:58:38 (9th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | 11.94% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rockville is located at 39°5'2"N 77°9'10"W (39.0840000, -77.1527600). It has 4 neighbors: Aspen Hill, Gaithersburg, North Bethesda and Potomac.
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Rockville has 4 neighbours.
- Aspen Hill census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
- Gaithersburg The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Gaithersburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gaithersburg Arts and Entertainment District and the Gaithersburg Metro Station.
- North Bethesda A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. North Bethesda is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the North Bethesda Historical Society and the North Bethesda Central Library.
- Potomac census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Demographics
The population of Rockville increased by 11.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1940 | 2,047 | - | 1940 United States Census |
| 1950 | 6,934 | 70.48% | 1950 United States Census |
| 1970 | 66,420 | 89.56% | 35015 |
| 2010 | 61,209 | -8.51% | census |
| 2011 | 62,055 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 63,286 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 63,825 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 65,445 | 2.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 66,733 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 66,923 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 67,830 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 68,028 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 68,079 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 69,512 | 2.06% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Rockville
1 ZavaZone Rockville
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2 Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park
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3 Rockville Civic Center
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4 Welsh Park
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5 King Farm Park
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Where ot Eat in Rockville
1 matchbox
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2 Miller's Ale House
1471 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 IHOP
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4 MISSION BBQ
885 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Buffalo Wild Wings
33 Maryland Ave C, Rockville, MD 20850, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Rockville
1 Best Western Plus Rockville Hotel & Suites
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2 Hilton Garden Inn Rockville-Gaithersburg
14975 Shady Grove Rd, Rockville, MD 20850, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Cambria Hotel Rockville
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4 Homewood Suites by Hilton Rockville-Gaithersburg
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Other Places in Rockville
1 City of Rockville
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850 ➦ Show Map
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2 Rockville City Hall
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850 ➦ Show Map
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3 Rockville City Hall
111 Maryland Ave 1st floor, Rockville, MD 20850 ➦ Show Map
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4 Rockville City Mayor
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People born in Rockville (66)
People born in Rockville, including director and actor Spike Jonze, actress Paula Marshall, musician BT, .
List
- Michael Davis (Producer, film director, writer) he was born in 01/08/1961
- Jason Kravits (American actor) he was born in 28/05/1967
- Scott Weinrich (American guitarist and singer) he was born in 29/09/1960
- Elden Henson (American actor) he was born in 30/08/1977
- Chris Coghlan (American baseball player) he was born in 18/06/1985
- John William Jones (Confederate Army officer (1806-1871)) he was born in 14/04/1806
- Helen Maroulis (American wrestler) she was born in 19/09/1991
- John Montgomery Cooper (American ethnologist and priest) he was born in 28/10/1881
- Jeff Tremaine (American filmmaker and showrunner) he was born in 04/09/1966
- Jeph Jacques (comic author and illustrator) he was born in 17/06/1980
- Jerome Dyson (American professional basketball player) he was born in 01/05/1987
- Mike Curtis (American football player (1943-2020)) he was born in 27/03/1943
- Tracy Jackson (American basketball player) he was born in 21/04/1959
- Al Heagy (Chemist and lacross coach (1906-1990)) he was born in 03/12/1906
- Raja Fenske (American actor) he was born in 25/09/1988
- Bill Eagle (American baseball player) he was born in 25/07/1877
- Bill Lamar (American baseball player) he was born in 21/03/1897
- Bill White (leader of the American National Socialist Workers' Party, and former administrator of Overthrow.com) he was born in 29/05/1977
Schools in Rockville
College & universities near Rockville, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163426 | Montgomery College | Rockville (MD) | 20850 |
| 455026 | Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences | Rockville (MD) | 20852 |
| 447971 | Hair Expressions Academy | Rockville (MD) | 20852 |
| 480693 | Columbia Institute | Silver Spring (MD) | 20906-4503 |
| 434937 | Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital | Silver Spring (MD) | 20902 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rockville, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
| NCR | New Carrollton station | 4300 Garden City Drive | RAIL |
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| BCV | Burke Centre | 10399 Premier Court | RAIL |
Post offices near Rockville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rockvill Post Office | Rockville (MD) | 20850 |
| Twinbrook Post Office | Rockville (MD) | 20851 |
| Pik Post Office | Rockville (MD) | 20852 |
| Rockville Carrier Annex Post Office | Rockville (MD) | 20852 |
| Suburban Window Scv Post Office | Gaithersburg (MD) | 20898 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Rockville , Connecticut village of the town of Vernon in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 7,474 people.
- Rockville , Minnesota city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 2,599 people.
- Rockville , Indiana town in Adams Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States with a population of 2,449 people.
- Rockville , Utah town in Washington County, Utah, United States with a population of 271 people.
- Rockville , Missouri city in Missouri, United States with a population of 159 people.
- Rockville , South Carolina town in South Carolina with a population of 138 people.
- Rockville , Nebraska town in Nebraska with a population of 101 people.
Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , MD. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Redland | 147,010 | A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. |
| Germantown | 86,395 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Silver Spring | 71,452 | A city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Gaithersburg | 67,741 | The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Bethesda | 62,448 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Aspen Hill | 48,759 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Potomac | 44,965 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| North Bethesda | 43,828 | A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Olney | 33,844 | Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America |
| Montgomery Village | 32,032 | Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| North Potomac | 24,410 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Fairland | 23,681 | Town in Oklahoma, United States |
| White Oak | 19,020 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Takoma Park | 17,696 | City in Maryland, United States |
| Cloverly | 15,126 | Community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Colesville | 14,647 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rockville distances to largest Maryland cities
