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Rockport

Massachusetts · 5,606 residents · 3.98 sq mi
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Rockport is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,360. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $276,000. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,606
+3%since 1990
from 5,448 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,409 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,369 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.4
+12%since 1990
from 40.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Rockport
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,360
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,917 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,506
+56%since 1990
from $18,958 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$276,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $228,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$645
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $603 in 1990
US average: $602
60.2%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 55.0% in 1990
39.8% rent
5.8
−18%since 1990
from 7.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(5,403)
Black0.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(225)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(5,457)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1%(55)
Asian0.4%(25)
Diversity Score4.1%(227)
4
−2%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.1%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 36.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.4%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 89.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.2%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
−12%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rockport, Massachusetts?

Rockport, Massachusetts has about 5,606 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockport, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Rockport, Massachusetts earns about $47,360 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockport, Massachusetts expensive?

In Rockport, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $276,000, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Rockport, Massachusetts?

About 45.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rockport, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockport, Massachusetts?

About 4.1% of people in Rockport, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockport, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockport, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 158 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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