Rockland, ME
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Rockland, Maine Summary
Life in Rockland research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Rockland over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rockland:
The population in Rockland is 6,991.
The median home value in Rockland is $352,487.
The median income in Rockland is $55,276.
The cost of living in Rockland is 100 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Rockland is $986.
The unemployment rate in Rockland is 5.7%.
The poverty rate in Rockland is 9.1%.
The average high in Rockland is 53.7° and the average low is 37.0°.
Rockland SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Rockland, ME Crime Report
Crime in Rockland summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rockland. Key points include:
There were 138 total crimes in Rockland in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rockland is 1,955.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rockland is 85.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rockland is 1,870.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rockland is -7.75% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Rockland Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rockland / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 138 | 1,955.0 | 1,242.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 85.0 | 100.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 70.8 | 55.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 132 | 1,870.0 | 1,142.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 24 | 340.0 | 100.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 95 | 1,345.8 | 961.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 184.2 | 81.1 | 259.0 |
Rockland, ME Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Rockland summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rockland. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maine. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rockland is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rockland is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Rockland is $352,487.
The median income in Rockland is $55,276.
Rockland's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rockland Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rockland | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 101 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 89 | 90 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 105 | 100 | |
Rockland, ME Weather
The average high in Rockland is 53.7° and the average low is 37.0°.
There are 84.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 53.4 inches of precipitation each year with 57.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rockland |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 53.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 84.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 53.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 57.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Rockland Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rockland
The current population in Rockland is 6,991. The population has decreased -5.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,991 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 6,986 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 6,977 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 7,172 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 7,178 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 7,190 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 7,204 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 7,220 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 7,233 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 7,241 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 7,273 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 7,314 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 7,372 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 7,431 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rockland
Rockland is:
96.5% White with 6,747 White residents.
0.1% African American with 6 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 184 Two Or More residents.
0.8% Hispanic with 54 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rockland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 90.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.1% | 1.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 2.1% | 19.0% |
Gender in Rockland
Rockland is 54.1% female with 3,784 female residents.
Rockland is 45.9% male with 3,207 male residents.
| Gender | Rockland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rockland for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Rockland completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Rockland completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Rockland completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Rockland completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Rockland completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Rockland completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Rockland completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Rockland completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Rockland completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rockland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rockland, Maine
4.6% of households in Rockland earn Less than $10,000.
8.1% of households in Rockland earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.5% of households in Rockland earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in Rockland earn $25,000 to $34,999.
19.6% of households in Rockland earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Rockland earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.2% of households in Rockland earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.0% of households in Rockland earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.9% of households in Rockland earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.3% of households in Rockland earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rockland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.1% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.6% | 11.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 17.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.0% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.3% | 8.4% | 12.6% |
