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The City of Rocky River had a population of 21,490 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Rocky River ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Ohio. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Rocky River is located at latitude 41.4756 and longitude -81.8393 in Cuyahoga County. The formal boundaries for the City of Rocky River encompass a land area of 4.74 sq. miles and a water area of 0.87 sq. miles. Cuyahoga County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Rocky River has a C2 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place legally coextensive with a county subdivision but treated as independent of any county subdivision. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,490 (100%) |
| Population Density | 4,543 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $94,026 |
| Per Capita Income | $68,274 |
| Median Home Value | $349,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,438 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,786 (65.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,952 (28.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 700 (6.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 9,738 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Family Households | 5,400 (55.5%) |
The table below compares Rocky River to the other 1,265 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Ohio by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 80 | 94th |
| Population Density | # 30 | 98th |
| Median Household Income | # 211 | 83rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 60 | 95th |
| Diversity Index | # 508 | 60th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Ohio Census Data Comparison Tool.
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