:Rocky River, Ohio

In the summer of 1764, British Colonel John Bradstreet led a force of more than 2,000 regular soldiers, American volunteers and native Americans as part of an attack to stop Pontiac’s Rebellion, which ended before Bradstreet could attack. His mission was revised to retrieval of prisoners, exploration and peacemaking. As the host of 60 boats and nine canoes attempted to find shelter in an increasing storm on Lake Erie, waves overcame the fleet, ruining 25 boats and damaging many others. Bradstreet and his men came ashore in what is now Bradstreet’s Landing Park in Rocky River on 18 October 1764. After tarrying three days, the diminished force returned to Ft. Niagara enduring significant hardship on their voyage. Rumors to the contrary, only one life was lost in the endeavor.{{cite web |title=Bradstreet's Disaster |url=https://case.edu/ech/articles/b/bradstreets-disaster |website=The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History|language=en |date=11 May 2018}}

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|5.61|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|4.74|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.87|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.{{cite web| title=US Gazetteer files 2010| url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt| website=United States Census Bureau| access-date=January 6, 2013| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt| archive-date=July 2, 2012}}

Most of Rocky River's eastern border follows the river bearing its name, which runs through the Rocky River Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks system, adjacent to the city's eastern neighbor, Lakewood. A small strip of Cleveland itself also borders Rocky River; however, the two cities are not directly connected via road.{{cite news| last=O'Donnell| first=Patrick| title=Does Rocky River border Cleveland? A tuition voucher puzzle| url=https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2015/05/does_rocky_river_border_cleveland_a_tuition_voucher_puzzle.html| newspaper=The Plain Dealer| location=Cleveland| date=May 6, 2015| access-date= June 27, 2020}} Lake Erie lines the entire northern border of the city while the city of Fairview Park marks the southern border. On Rocky River's western border are the cities of Bay Village to the northwest and Westlake to the southwest.

{{US Census population

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|1900= 1329

|1910= 1174

|1920= 1861

|1930= 5632

|1940= 8291

|1950= 11237

|1960= 18907

|1970= 22958

|1980= 21084

|1990= 21110

|2000= 21105

|2010= 20213

|2020= 21755

|footnote=Sources:{{cite web| title=Number of Inhabitants: Ohio| url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1960/population-volume-1/37749282v1p37_ch02.pdf| date=1960| website=U.S. Census Bureau: 18th Census of the United States| access-date=17 May 2020}}{{cite web| title=Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts| url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-37.pdf|website=U.S. Census Bureau| access-date=November 22, 2013}}

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{{update|section|date=September 2021|reason=Newer information is available from the 2020 census report}}

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 20,213 people, 9,283 households, and 5,242 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|4264.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 10,181 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2147.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 1.0% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.{{cite web| title=U.S. Census website| url=https://www.census.gov | website=United States Census Bureau| access-date=January 6, 2013}}{{failed verification|date=October 2024}}

There were 9,283 households, of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.5% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 45.6 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

Of the city's population over the age of 25, 54.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.{{cite web |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/3968056.html |title=Rocky River (City) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau |access-date=25 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202233131/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/3968056.html |archive-date=2 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}

91.8% spoke English, 1.9% Spanish, 1.4% Arabic, 1.2% Hungarian, 1.0% German, and 0.8% Greek.{{cite web |url=http://www.mla.org/cgi-shl/docstudio/docs.pl?map_data_results |title=Data Center Results |website=Modern Language Association |access-date=6 August 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130815140430/http://www.mla.org/cgi-shl/docstudio/docs.pl?map_data_results |archive-date=August 15, 2013}}

As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 20,735 people, 9,709 households, and 5,437 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|4,360.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 10,166 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2,138.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.83% White, 0.41% African American, 0.07% Native American, 1.33% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 9,709 households, out of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.0% were non-families. 40.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $71,636, and the median income for a family was $94,361. Males had a median income of $62,727 versus $32,145 for females. The per capita income for the city was $34,663. About 1.5% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Rocky River is in Ohio's 7th congressional district, represented by Republican Representative Max Miller, a resident of Rocky River.

(B) denotes that the person was born there.

• Kevin Barnes, front man and songwriter for the indie rock band of Montreal.(B)Niesel, Jeff (December 5, 2012). [http://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/the-book-of-barnes/Content?oid=3106950 "The Book of Barnes: Of Montreal front man prepares to write a new musical chapter"]. Cleveland Scene.
• Nina Blackwood, the first of the original five MTV VJs, graduated from Rocky River High School in 1970.Petkovic, John (July 30, 2011). [http://www.cleveland.com/tv/index.ssf/2011/07/at_30_mtv_looks_nothing_like_t.html "At 30, MTV looks nothing like the video channel that roared"]. The Plain Dealer. Cleveland.
• Clint Brown, pitcher for the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox, was a resident when he died in 1955.{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/browncl01.shtml|title=Clint Brown|website=Baseball Reference|access-date=October 24, 2018}}
• Carter Camper, ice hockey player who made his NHL debut with the Boston Bruins.{{cite web |url=http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=99066 |title=Carter Camper Stats and Profile |website=hockeydb.com}}
• G. William Domhoff, professor of sociology and psychology at UC Santa Cruz; attended Rocky River High School.{{cite web |last1=Rabkin |first1=Sarah |title=G. William Domhoff: The Adventures and Regrets of a Professor of Dreams and Power |url=https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6s80c9v4 |website=UC Santa Cruz Regional History Project |access-date=16 November 2023 |date=2014}}
• Red Gerard Professional Olympic Snowboarder {{cite news| title=Rocky River native Red Gerard advances after Men's Snowboard Slopestyle at 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing| url=https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/olympics/watch-live-red-gerard-mens-snowboard-slopestyle-2022-winter-olympics-begin-beijing/95-54b1bd0c-646d-4589-81a3-6843603cda71| first=Ryan| last=Haidet| date=February 6, 2022| work=WKYC News| access-date=October 9, 2024}}
• Anthony Gonzalez, former NFL wide receiver, served as a U.S. congressman representing Ohio's 16th congressional district from 2019-23{{cite news| date=2020-11-21| title=Republican Anthony Gonzalez reelected to Ohio's 16th Congressional District seat|first=Drew| last=Scofield| url=https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/election-2020/republican-anthony-gonzalez-reelected-to-ohios-16th-congressional-district-seat| work=WEWS News| access-date=2024-10-09| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121185240/https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/election-2020/republican-anthony-gonzalez-reelected-to-ohios-16th-congressional-district-seat| archive-date=November 21, 2020| df=mdy-all}}
• Chris Hovan, professional American football player for the St. Louis Rams(B)[http://www.nfl.com/player/chrishovan/2504301/profile "Chris Hovan, DT"]. National Football League.
• Sammy Kaye, Big Band Era bandleader and songwriter, graduated from Rocky River High School in 1928.Bona, Marc (February 12, 2012). [http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2012/02/sammy_kaye_your_2_pm_buckeye_b.html "Sammy Kaye: Your 2 p.m. Buckeye Bits A&E trivia"]. The Plain Dealer. Cleveland
• Pat McCormick, comic actor and writer, grew up in Rocky River, and attended Rocky River High School.{{Cite web|title=Pat McCormick|url=https://www.rrcs.org/PatMcCormick.aspx|access-date=2021-10-04|website=www.rrcs.org}}
• Norm Michael, college football player, born in Rocky River.(B){{cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerm/mich00300.html|website=www.profootballarchives.com|title=Norm Michael Stats - Pro Football Archives}}
• Max Miller, congressman from Ohio's 7th congressional district since 2023.{{cite news |last=Tobias |first=Andrew J. |date=November 23, 2021 |title=Trump-backed Max Miller could get new Republican opponent in redrawn 13th Congressional District in Ohio |newspaper=The Plain Dealer |location=Cleveland |url=https://www.cleveland.com/news/2021/11/trump-backed-max-miller-could-get-new-republican-opponent-in-redrawn-13th-congressional-district-in-ohio.html}}
• Milton C. Portmann, professional American football player. Decorated WWI US Army Officer. Resident when he died in 1967.{{cite news |last1=Portmann |first1=Milton |title=Ex WRU Football Great Portmann Is Dead at 78 |url=https://imgur.com/a/9BdpqjM |access-date=1 September 2021 |location=Cleveland |newspaper=The Plain Dealer |date=15 August 1967}}
• Martin Savidge, award-winning American television news correspondent for NBC News and CNN, graduated from Rocky River High School in 1976.Washington, Julie (September 10, 2008). [http://www.cleveland.com/tv/index.ssf/2008/09/former_clevelander_martin_savi.html "Former Clevelander Martin Savidge talks about move to PBS"]. The Plain Dealer. Cleveland.
• Michael Stanley, rock musician, graduated from Rocky River High School in 1966.Yarborough, Chuck (August 18, 2014). [http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/08/michael_stanley_to_be_honored.html "Michael Stanley to be honored with tribute concert featuring fans and peers"]. The Plain Dealer. Cleveland.
• George Steinbrenner, businessman and one-time owner of the New York Yankees.(B)Biography.com [http://www.biography.com/#!/people/george-steinbrenner-583100#synopsis "George Steinbrenner Biography, Business Leader 1930–2010"]. Retrieved September 22, 2014.{{dead link|date=October 2024}}Puma, Mike [https://www.espn.com/classic/biography/s/Steinbrenner_George.html "'The Boss' made Yankees a dictatorship"]. ESPN Classic. Retrieved September 22, 2014/
• Brian K. Vaughan, comic book and television writer.Dawidziak, Mark (January 19, 2009). [http://www.cleveland.com/tv/index.ssf/2009/01/lost_has_found_the_cleveland.html "'Lost' writer Brian K. Vaughan is a Cleveland native"]. The Plain Dealer. Cleveland.

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• {{Official website|https://www.rrcity.com/}}
• [http://www.rockyriverchamber.com/ Rocky River Chamber of Commerce]

{{Geographic location

| Center = Rocky River

| Northwest = Bay Village

| North = Lake Erie

| Northeast =

| West = Westlake

| East = Lakewood

| Southwest = North Olmsted

| South = Fairview Park

| Southeast = Cleveland

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