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Rock Hall

Maryland · 1,310 residents · 1.338 sq mi
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Rock Hall has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,771. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $270,500. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,310
−6%since 2000
from 1,396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
979 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.3
+15%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,771
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,098
+32%since 2000
from $20,521 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,500
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
36.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+123%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,290)
Black5.5%(77)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(217)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,187)
Black5.8%(76)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(20)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.8%(11)
Diversity Score19.8%(259)
Diversity Score
20
+27%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.7%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Hall, Maryland?

Rock Hall, Maryland has about 1,310 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rock Hall, Maryland?

The typical household in Rock Hall, Maryland earns about $41,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock Hall, Maryland expensive?

In Rock Hall, Maryland, the median home is worth about $270,500, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Hall, Maryland?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Hall, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Hall, Maryland?

About 11.2% of people in Rock Hall, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rock Hall, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Rock Hall, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 274 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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