Rocky River Population

1900–2026

21,306

2026 projection

1.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Rocky River. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202621,306-910.43%
202521,397+380.18%
202421,359+1150.54%
202321,244-650.31%
202221,309-1770.82%
202121,486-2351.08%
202021,721+1,7238.62%
201919,998-1080.54%
201820,106-1000.49%
201720,206-1240.61%

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Rocky River Demographics

43.3median age

Median age

Female44 yrs
Male43.1 yrs

Adults

16,922
5,262 seniors · 31%11,660 other adults

Sex

Female 53.3% · 11,451Male 46.7% · 10,039

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 215 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Rocky River Income

$94,026median household income

Median household income

$94,026

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$69,028

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

5.4%

About 1 in 19 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Rocky River Marital Status

55% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married55%60%50%
Never married30%29%31%
Divorced9%8%9%
Widowed7%3%9%
Separated<1%<1%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201