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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rockland

Maine · 7,609 residents · 12.849 sq mi
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Rockland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,209. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value is $82,400. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,609
−5%since 1990
from 7,972 in 1990
1990 – 2025
592 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 620 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+18%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Rockland
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,209
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,006 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,659
+48%since 1990
from $11,224 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$483
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $381 in 1990
US average: $602
54.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 53.4% in 1990
45.8% rent
2.7
−16%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(7,951)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(52)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(7,418)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(43)
Asian0.6%(43)
Diversity Score3.4%(258)
3
+416%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.4%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−32%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockland, Maine?

Rockland, Maine has about 7,609 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockland, Maine?

The typical household in Rockland, Maine earns about $30,209 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockland, Maine expensive?

In Rockland, Maine, the median home is worth about $82,400, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Rockland, Maine?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rockland, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockland, Maine?

About 14.7% of people in Rockland, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockland, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockland, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 363 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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