Town · Indiana
Rockville, Indiana
Rockville, town, in Parke County, Indiana. Rockville had 2,597 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,510 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,559 (±21). GEOID 1865520.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,597
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,510 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,559 ±21
Median household income
$57,083
±$19,758 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$99,600
±$36,968 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$731
±$154 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Rockville and what county is it in?
Rockville is a town in Parke County, Indiana. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 1,682 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rockville lies entirely within Adams Township (Parke County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rockville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,597 people lived in Rockville on July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, faster than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,510 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,559 (±21).
| Measure | Rockville | Parke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,559 ±21 | 16,406 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,212 ±128 | 6,147 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.10 ±0.21 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,293 ±132 | 7,657 | no clear change |
Rockville's population since 2000
From 2,765 in 2000 to 2,597 in 2025: down 6.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rockville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Rockville?
The median resident of Rockville is 50.4 years old; 16.1% are under 18 and 27.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.6%.
| Measure | Rockville | Parke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.4 ±3.9 | 41.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.1% ±4.8 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.1% ±5.3 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±4.8 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.3% ±2.4 pts | 94.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±2.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.3% ±4.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 21.8% ±5.9 pts | 15.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8% ±5.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.7% ±7.3 pts | 83.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.9% ±5.2 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3% ±2.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.9% ±5.4 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Rockville earn?
Half of Rockville's 1,212 households earn less than $57,083 a year (±$19,758), against $68,485 in Parke County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $46,041 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rockville | Parke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,083 ±$19,758 | $68,485 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,835 ±$7,528 | $81,742 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,642 ±$4,249 | $32,228 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.4% ±7.9 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 53.7% ±20.4 pts | 22.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.6% ±7.1 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.6% ±5.7 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.2% ±5.9 pts | 79.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Rockville?
Owners occupy 70.9% of Rockville's occupied homes and renters 29.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $99,600 by its owner (±$36,968). The median renter pays $731 a month including utilities, and 34.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rockville | Parke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $99,600 ±$36,968 | $151,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $731 ±$154 | $704 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.6% ±13.0 pts | 29.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,070 ±$101 | $1,129 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.9% ±7.4 pts | 82.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.1% ±7.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,293 ±132 | 7,657 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 6.6% ±7.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.3% ±7.5 pts | 78.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% ±5.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6% ±2.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 35.1% ±7.8 pts | 26.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% ±4.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Rockville building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Rockville in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 2.3 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Indiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Rockville work and get to work?
80.6% of Rockville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes.
| Measure | Rockville | Parke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.2% ±6.4 pts | 51.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±3.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.6% ±6.8 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2% ±3.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 6.0% ±5.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4% ±4.4 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min ±4.4 | 30.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Rockville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Rockville (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 303Parke County | 4,834 | $63,707 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Rockville) · Census block assignment files
How does Rockville compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rockville is the 6,787th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 173rd-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Rockville ranks 862nd of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 173rd | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 197th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 144th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 862nd | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 693rd | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 1,020th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 793rd | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 83rd | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 828th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 98th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 809th | 1,087 |
| Travel time to work | 439th | 1,088 |
Rockville's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Rockville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Rockville?
22 of the 57 figures for Rockville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Rockville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Rockville.