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Rockland

Maine · 7,297 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 $29,592. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,100. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,297
−4%since 2000
from 7,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+6%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Rockland
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,592
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,209 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,779
+19%since 2000
from $16,659 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,100
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+117%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(7,418)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(43)
Asian0.6%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(258)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(6,928)
Black0.6%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(97)
Asian0.7%(50)
Other0.8%(55)
Diversity Score8.4%(609)
Diversity Score
8
+146%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockland, Maine?

Rockland, Maine has about 7,297 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockland, Maine?

The typical household in Rockland, Maine earns about $29,592 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 $175,100, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Rockland, Maine?

About 18.3% 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 21.4% 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 675 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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