Rockport, MA Demographics

A map of Rockport's Population by Race

Rockport, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 4,704, a decrease from the 5,010 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.2% White, 3.8% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rockport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rockport has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rockport, that probability was 14.4% in 2020 and 13.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rockport is ranked the 126th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rockport was ranked the 119th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rockport's White Population

4,382 residents of Rockport, or 93.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rockport is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Rockport ranks 28th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockport's White population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Rockport's population has increased from 92.5% to 93.2%.

Rockport is more White than neighboring Gloucester (88.2% White), Ipswich (90.1% White), Beverly (84.3% White), and Marblehead (93% White). Rockport is less White than neighboring Essex (96.8% White).

Rockport's Black Population

32 residents of Rockport, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rockport is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Rockport ranks 195th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockport's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Black residents' share of Rockport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Rockport is more Black than neighboring Essex (0% Black), Ipswich (0% Black), and Marblehead (0.6% Black). Rockport is less Black than neighboring Gloucester (1.3% Black), and Beverly (2.8% Black).

Rockport's Asian Population

0 residents of Rockport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rockport is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Rockport ranks 190th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rockport's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Rockport is less Asian than neighboring Gloucester (1.7% Asian), Essex (1.8% Asian), Ipswich (3.4% Asian), Beverly (1.7% Asian), and Marblehead (1.4% Asian).

Rockport's Hispanic Population

180 residents of Rockport, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rockport is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Rockport ranks 188th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Rockport's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.8%.

Rockport is more Hispanic than neighboring Essex (0.9% Hispanic), and Marblehead (2% Hispanic). Rockport is less Hispanic than neighboring Gloucester (5.3% Hispanic), Ipswich (4% Hispanic), and Beverly (6.1% Hispanic).

Rockport's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Rockport, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rockport is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Rockport ranks 187th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rockport's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Rockport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Essex (0% Native American/Other), and Ipswich (0% Native American/Other). Rockport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gloucester (0.4% Native American/Other), Beverly (0.6% Native American/Other), and Marblehead (0.7% Native American/Other).

Rockport's Multiracial Population

104 residents of Rockport, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rockport is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rockport ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockport's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Rockport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Rockport is more Multiracial than neighboring Essex (0.4% Multiracial). Rockport is less Multiracial than neighboring Gloucester (3.1% Multiracial), Ipswich (2.5% Multiracial), and Beverly (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.