Growth to About 57,100 in 2004 Is Gain of 9,700 Since City Was Fifth in State in Official Census of 2000 ROCKVILLE, Md., July 18, 2005 – Rockville has gained more than 9,700 new residents over the past four years and is now the third-largest city in Maryland, according to the latest population estimates made by the U.S. Census Bureau. The unofficial 2004 estimates list the largest cities in Maryland as Baltimore (estimated population of 636,251), Gaithersburg (58,091) and Rockville (57,100). The estimated figures released are based upon a number of factors, including building permits issued. The official census figures are compiled every 10 years. According to those figures from 2000, Rockville was the fifth-largest city in Maryland behind Baltimore, Frederick, Gaithersburg and Bowie. Rockville’s figure from the 2000 Census of 47,388 will remain its official population until a new census is completed in 2010. Since the 2000 Census, Rockville grew by the largest number of residents among all Maryland cities (9,712). Much of the growth came from the new mixed used communities of King Farm and Fallsgrove. Gaithersburg was second in growth, adding 5,478 new residents over the past four years. Of all cities with populations of 10,000 or more, Rockville grew by the largest percent gain since 2000 (20.49 percent). # # # # |
