Rockville, Maryland
Rockville: The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
About
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 326 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0840,-77.1528 |
| 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 (326 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 17:29:08 (15th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 11.94% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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.
Rockville map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 2 mph.
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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
1ZavaZone Rockville
40B Southlawn Ct, Rockville, MD 20850, United States View details
Phone: +18003769282 | Website available
2Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park
1800 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20850, United States View details
Phone: +12403148700 | Website available
3Rockville Civic Center
603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851, United States View details
Website available
4Welsh Park
344 Martins Ln, Rockville, MD 20850, United States View details
Phone: +12403145000 | Website available
5King Farm Park
401 Watkins Pond Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850, United States View details
Phone: +12403148700 | Website available
Where to Eat in Rockville
1matchbox
1699 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, United States View details
Phone: +13018160369 | Website available
2Miller's Ale House
1471 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, United States View details
Phone: +13017708535 | Website available
3IHOP
775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, United States View details
Phone: +13017381894 | Website available
4MISSION BBQ
885 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, United States View details
Phone: +13014445574 | Website available
5Buffalo Wild Wings
33 Maryland Ave C, Rockville, MD 20850, United States View details
Phone: +13012519393 | Website available
Where to Stay in Rockville
1Best Western Plus Rockville Hotel & Suites
1251 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States View details
Phone: +13014244940 | Website available
2Hilton Garden Inn Rockville-Gaithersburg
14975 Shady Grove Rd, Rockville, MD 20850, United States View details
Phone: +12405071800 | Website available
3Cambria Hotel Rockville
1 Helen Heneghan Way, Rockville, MD 20850, United States View details
Phone: +13012942200 | Website available
4Homewood Suites by Hilton Rockville-Gaithersburg
14975 Shady Grove Rd, Rockville, MD 20850, United States View details
Phone: +12405071900 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Rockville
1City of Rockville
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850 View details
Phone: +12403145000 | Website available
2Rockville City Hall
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850 View details
Phone: +12403145000 | Website available
3Rockville City Mayor
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850 View details
Phone: +12403148290 | Website available
4Rockville City Hall
111 Maryland Ave 1st floor, Rockville, MD 20850 View details
Phone: +12403148300 | Website available
People born in Rockville (66)
People born in Rockville, including director and actor Spike Jonze, actress Paula Marshall, musician BT, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rockville, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163426 | Montgomery College | Rockville (MD) | 20850 |
| 447971 | Hair Expressions Academy | Rockville (MD) | 20852 |
| 455026 | Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences | Rockville (MD) | 20852 |
| 480693 | Columbia Institute | Silver Spring (MD) | 20906-4503 |
| 434937 | Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital | Silver Spring (MD) | 20902 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rockville, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 (7)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Kemp Mill | 13,445 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rockville distances to largest Maryland cities