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Rockport

Arkansas · 755 residents · 3.925 sq mi
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Rockport has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,986. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,600. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
755
−5%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+6%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3055016978921K1990201020202024Rockport
2024800
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,986
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,297
+33%since 2000
from $15,299 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−45.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(746)
Black2.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(72)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(717)
Black3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.4%(10)
Diversity Score12.5%(95)
Diversity Score
13
+38%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockport, Arkansas?

Rockport, Arkansas has about 755 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockport, Arkansas?

The typical household in Rockport, Arkansas earns about $52,986 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockport, Arkansas expensive?

In Rockport, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $85,600, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Rockport, Arkansas?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rockport, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockport, Arkansas?

About 9.7% of people in Rockport, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockport, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockport, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 385 residents, a change of about 104 percent over that period.

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