State
County
Land Area (mi²)
16.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
651.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.85% (91)
Growth Since 2010
23.04% (2,020)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Rockport, Texas Population 2021
10,786
Rockport is a city located in Aransas County Texas. It is also the county seat of Aransas County. With a 2020 population of 10,786, it is the 230th largest city in Texas and the 2944th largest city in the United States . Rockport is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually and its population has increased by 23.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,766 in 2010. Spanning over 21 miles, Rockport has a population density of 652 people per square mile.
The average household income in Rockport is $89,464 with a poverty rate of 25.51%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,067 per month, and the median house value is $175,800. The median age in Rockport is 50.3 years, 48.5 years for males, and 52 years for females.
Rockport Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockportwas:
- White: 90.26%
- Two or more races: 3.07%
- Black or African American: 2.82%
- Asian: 2.22%
- Other race: 1.51%
- Native American: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Rockport, Texas is 10,786 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 10,786.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 8,766.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,785 | 90.26% |
| Two or More Races | 333 | 3.07% |
| Black or African American | 306 | 2.82% |
| Asian | 241 | 2.22% |
| Some Other Race | 164 | 1.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12 | 0.11% |
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Rockport Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,960 | 2.65 | 77.8 |
| Married | 2,229 | 2.99 | 90.5 |
| Non Family | 1,253 | 1.29 | 66.4 |
| Female | 413 | 4.25 | 49.2 |
| Male | 65 | 6.63 | 44.6 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 389 | 4.95% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 616 | 7.84% |
| High School Graduate | 2,016 | 25.65% |
| Some College | 1,816 | 23.10% |
| Associates Degree | 529 | 6.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,583 | 20.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 911 | 11.59% |
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Rockport Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,886 | 5,716 | 2,326 |
| Hispanic | 1,560 | 919 | 152 |
| Other Race | 164 | 81 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 162 | 31 | 16 |
| Asian | 160 | 81 | |
| Black | 137 | 96 | |
| Native American | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 39.52%.
Rockport Language by Age
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Rockport Language
77.42% of Rockport residents speak only English, while 22.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.45% of the population.
Rockport Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,068 | 1,579 | 51.47% |
| White | 6,720 | 835 | 12.43% |
| Black | 259 | 253 | 97.68% |
| Multiple | 329 | 95 | 28.88% |
| Other | 150 | 11 | 7.33% |
| Native | 12 | 3 | 25.00% |
25.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.75%
Male Poverty Rate
24.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rockport
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockport is Black, with 97.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockport is Other, with 7.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.12%.
Rockport Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
56.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Rockport Married by Age and Sex
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Rockport Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Rockport Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 979 | 11.70% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 2.59% |
Rockport Veterans by Education
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10.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
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58.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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61.98%
Born in Rockport
88.73%
Native Born
11.27%
Foreign Born
7.37%
Non Citizen
3.90%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.73% of Rockport residents were born in the United States, with 61.98% having been born in Texas. 7.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,786 | 91 | 0.85% |
| 2020 | 10,695 | 91 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 10,604 | 91 | 0.87% |
| 2018 | 10,513 | -632 | -5.67% |
| 2017 | 11,145 | 87 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 11,058 | 161 | 1.48% |
| 2015 | 10,897 | 95 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 10,802 | 334 | 3.19% |
| 2013 | 10,468 | 229 | 2.24% |
| 2012 | 10,239 | 126 | 1.25% |
| 2011 | 10,113 | 75 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 10,038 | 2,653 | 3.12% |
| 2000 | 7,385 | 2,632 | 4.51% |
| 1990 | 4,753 | 1,067 | 2.57% |
| 1980 | 3,686 | -193 | -0.51% |
| 1970 | 3,879 | 890 | 2.64% |
| 1960 | 2,989 | 0.00% |