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Rockport

Texas · 10,070 residents · 16.545 sq mi
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Rockport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,420. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,600. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,070
+36%since 2000
from 7,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
609 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 446 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.2
+18%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K8K10K12K1990201020202024Rockport
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,420
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,741 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,850
+47%since 2000
from $25,135 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,038
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(7,070)
Black1.2%(121)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(2,184)
Asian2.7%(268)
Other1.2%(121)
Diversity Score53.1%(5,345)
Diversity Score
53
+8%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.4%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockport, Texas?

Rockport, Texas has about 10,070 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockport, Texas?

The typical household in Rockport, Texas earns about $59,420 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 $204,600, and the typical rent is about $1,038 a month.

How educated are people in Rockport, Texas?

About 35.2% 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 20.6% 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 5,239 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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