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Rock Hall

Maryland · 1,198 residents · 1.338 sq mi
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Rock Hall has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,639. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,000. With a median age of 57.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,198
−14%since 2000
from 1,396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
895 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.7
+22%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Rock Hall
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,639
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,202
+42%since 2000
from $20,521 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(1,017)
Black8%(96)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(17)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other4.3%(51)
Diversity Score32.2%(386)
Diversity Score
32
+107%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Hall, Maryland?

Rock Hall, Maryland has about 1,198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rock Hall, Maryland earns about $47,639 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 $183,000, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Hall, Maryland?

About 27.7% 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 26.8% 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 386 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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