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Rockport

Texas · 8,766 residents · 16.545 sq mi
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Rockport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,487. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,600. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,766
+19%since 2000
from 7,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
530 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 446 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.6
+10%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K8K10K12K1990201020202024Rockport
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,487
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,741 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,513
+21%since 2000
from $25,135 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
32.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+47%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74%(6,489)
Black1.3%(112)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(1,826)
Asian2.3%(204)
Other2.6%(231)
Diversity Score52.5%(4,603)
Diversity Score
53
+7%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+2%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.4%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockport, Texas?

Rockport, Texas has about 8,766 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockport, Texas?

The typical household in Rockport, Texas earns about $44,487 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 $189,600, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Rockport, Texas?

About 32.3% 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 17.6% 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 3,935 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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