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Rockland

Maine · 6,936 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 $46,895. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,300. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,936
−9%since 2000
from 7,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
540 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+17%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,895
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,209 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,043
+80%since 2000
from $16,659 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
46.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(6,342)
Black0.6%(43)
Hispanic / Latino2%(142)
Asian1%(70)
Other3.4%(233)
Diversity Score17%(1,180)
Diversity Score
17
+402%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockland, Maine?

Rockland, Maine has about 6,936 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockland, Maine?

The typical household in Rockland, Maine earns about $46,895 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 $169,300, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Rockland, Maine?

About 32.0% 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 11.6% 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 1,036 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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