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Rocky River

County:
Cuyahoga County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.73
State:
Ohio

Rocky River is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Rocky River has a 2026 population of 21,340. Rocky River is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,723 in 2020.

The median household income in Rocky River is $94,026 with a poverty rate of 5.38%. The median age in Rocky River is 43.3 years: 43.1 years for males, and 44 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.7 males.

21.3K
Total Population
4,512
Density (mi²)
-64 -0.3%
Growth

Rocky River Population

Rocky River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202621,340-64-0.3%
202521,404-64-0.3%
202421,4681380.65%
202321,330-52-0.24%
202221,382-166-0.77%
202121,548-175-0.81%
202021,723-28-0.13%
201919,998-108-0.54%
201820,106-100-0.49%
201720,206-124-0.61%
201620,330-85-0.42%
201520,415-66-0.32%
201420,4814722.36%
201320,009-11-0.05%
201220,020-70-0.35%
201120,090-99-0.49%
201020,189-28-0.14%
200020,7353251.59%
199020,410-674-3.2%
198021,084-1,874-8.16%
197022,9584,86126.86%
196018,0976,86061.05%
195011,2372,94635.53%
19408,2912,65947.21%
19305,632-15,517-73.37%

Median Age

Overall: 43.3 years
Female: 44 years
Male: 43.1 years

Rocky River Adults

There are 16,922 adults, (5,262 of whom are seniors) in Rocky River.

Sex Ratio

Female: 11,451 (53.3%)
Male: 10,039 (46.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rocky River includes 89.65% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White19,26689.65%
Two or more races1,1405.3%
Black or African American5032.34%
Asian4802.23%
Other race890.41%
Native American120.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4462.08%
White1120.52%
Other race530.25%
Asian200.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White19,15489.13%
Two or more races6943.23%
Black or African American5032.34%
Asian4602.14%
Other race360.17%
Native American120.06%

Rocky River Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rocky River 's average per capita income is $69,028. Household income levels show a median of $94,026. The poverty rate stands at 5.38%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$161,092-
Families$146,968$217,083
Households$94,026$151,082
Non Families$49,261$68,423

$69,028

Average Income

$94,026

Median Household Income

5.38%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)