Rockland, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,172
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty
11.6%
Median Home
$169,300
Median Income
$46,895
Median Rent
$761
Rockland SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
4
Safety
8
Amenities
6
Education
8
Commute
9.5
Rockland, ME Crime Report
127
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,776.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-24.30%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rockland / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 127 | 1,776.0 | 1,264.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 97.9 | 108.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 12.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 83.9 | 58.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 120 | 1,678.1 | 1,156.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 15 | 209.8 | 148.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 103 | 1,440.4 | 943.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 28.0 | 63.8 | 246.0 |
Rockland, ME Cost Of Living
98
Rockland's Overall Cost Of Living
Rockland's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Rockland | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 103 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 109 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 81 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 110 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Rockland in Maine
Map Of Rockland, ME
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Population over time in Rockland
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,172 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 7,190 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 7,204 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 7,220 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 7,233 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 7,241 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 7,273 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 7,314 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 7,372 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 7,431 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rockland
| Race | Rockland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 92.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 1.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Rockland
| Gender | Rockland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rockland for adults over 25
| Education | Rockland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Rockland, Maine
| Income | Rockland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.5% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.7% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.5% | 15.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 5.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.7% | 4.9% | 8.3% |
