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Rockport

Texas · 11,348 residents (2025 est.) · 16.545 sq mi
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Rockport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,174. Population has grown 45% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $320,500. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,683
+45%since 2000
from 7,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
646 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 446 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+12%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,348 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,174
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,741 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,464
+129%since 2000
from $25,135 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
+3%since 2010
from 0.508 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,500
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,212
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+53%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74%(5,467)
Black1.3%(95)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(1,440)
Asian3.6%(266)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.2%(3,632)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(8,114)
Black2.3%(248)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(1,853)
Asian1.7%(177)
Other2.7%(291)
Diversity Score48.9%(5,228)
Diversity Score
49
Unchangedsince 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.7%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 78.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 88.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 8.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockport, Texas?

Rockport, Texas has about 10,683 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockport, Texas?

The typical household in Rockport, Texas earns about $72,174 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockport, Texas expensive?

In Rockport, Texas, the median home is worth about $320,500, and the typical rent is about $1,212 a month.

How educated are people in Rockport, Texas?

About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rockport, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockport, Texas?

About 11.9% of people in Rockport, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockport, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockport, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,852 residents, a change of about 121 percent over that period.

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