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Rockport

Massachusetts · 5,010 residents · 3.98 sq mi
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Rockport is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,667. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $555,800. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,010
−11%since 2000
from 5,606 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,259 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.1
+28%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Rockport
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,667
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,360 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,853
+86%since 2000
from $29,506 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$555,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,545
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $645 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+11%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(5,457)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1%(55)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(227)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(4,632)
Black0.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3%(148)
Asian0.9%(46)
Other1.6%(78)
Diversity Score15%(749)
Diversity Score
15
+269%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.5%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockport, Massachusetts?

Rockport, Massachusetts has about 5,010 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockport, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Rockport, Massachusetts earns about $85,667 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 $555,800, and the typical rent is about $1,545 a month.

How educated are people in Rockport, Massachusetts?

About 60.4% 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 5.8% of people in Rockport, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockport, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockport, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 438 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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