Rockport is a city located in Aransas County Texas. Rockport has a 2024 population of 11,186. It is also the county seat of Aransas County. Rockport is currently growing at a rate of 2.35% annually and its population has increased by 10.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,156 in 2020.
The average household income in Rockport is $98,181 with a poverty rate of 13.99%. The median age in Rockport is 54.6 years: 51.3 years for males, and 56 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockport was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,885 | 86.56% |
| Two or more races | 883 | 8.6% |
| Other race | 361 | 3.52% |
| Native American | 99 | 0.96% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,096 | 1.96 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Married | 2,267 | 2.41 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 2,148 | 1.17 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Female | 557 | 2.79 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Male | 124 | 3.52 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
2.43
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 246 | 2.93% |
| Associates Degree | 584 | 6.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,936 | 23.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,143 | 13.62% |
| High School Graduate | 2,056 | 24.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 553 | 6.59% |
| Some College | 1,877 | 22.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,040 | 5,852 | 2,607 |
| Hispanic | 2,094 | 1,508 | 361 |
| 2+ Races | 672 | 524 | 341 |
| Other Race | 361 | 145 | 0 |
| Native American | 99 | 88 | 0 |
| Black | 33 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,112 | $0 | $49,779 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $188,061 | $44,148 |
| High School Graduate | $28,851 | $43,750 | $25,175 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,650 | $22,206 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,044 | $45,509 | $33,816 |
| Some College | $42,011 | $50,078 | $30,938 |
$37,044
Average Earnings
$45,509
Average Male
$33,816
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.21% of Rockport residents speak only English, while 15.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,619 | 723 | 27.61% |
| White | 7,123 | 626 | 8.79% |
| Multiple | 868 | 225 | 25.92% |
| Other | 361 | 154 | 42.66% |
| Native | 99 | 47 | 47.47% |
13.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.45%
Male Poverty Rate
17.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockport is Native, with 47.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockport is White, with 8.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.24% |
| High School | 21.62% |
| Some College | 5.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.05% |
| Female Employed | 13.73% |
| Male Employed | 8.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,737 | $119,595 |
| Households | $62,394 | $98,181 |
| Married Families | $99,702 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,706 | $62,629 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
871
Number of Veterans
756
Male Veterans
115
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 438 |
| Second Gulf War | 189 |
| First Gulf War | 138 |
| Korea | 96 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 296 |
| 65 to 74 | 282 |
| 18 to 34 | 131 |
| 35 to 54 | 93 |
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 829 | 10.77% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 3.84% |
| Other Race | 33 | 9.14% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.52%
Born in Rockport
97.9%
Native Born
2.1%
Foreign Born
0.14%
Non Citizen
1.97%
Naturalized
97.9% of Rockport residents were born in the United States, with 68.52% having been born in Texas. 0.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,474 | 257 | 2.1% |
| 2028 | 12,217 | 258 | 2.16% |
| 2027 | 11,959 | 258 | 2.2% |
| 2026 | 11,701 | 257 | 2.25% |
| 2025 | 11,444 | 258 | 2.31% |
| 2024 | 11,186 | 257 | 2.35% |
| 2023 | 10,929 | 207 | 1.93% |
| 2022 | 10,722 | 262 | 2.5% |
| 2021 | 10,460 | 304 | 2.99% |
| 2020 | 10,156 | -388 | -3.68% |
| 2019 | 10,544 | 98 | 0.94% |
| 2018 | 10,446 | -717 | -6.42% |
| 2017 | 11,163 | 77 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 11,086 | 178 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 10,908 | 99 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 10,809 | 334 | 3.19% |
| 2013 | 10,475 | 230 | 2.24% |
| 2012 | 10,245 | 125 | 1.24% |
| 2011 | 10,120 | 76 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 10,044 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,385 | 2,632 | 55.38% |
| 1990 | 4,753 | 1,067 | 28.95% |
| 1980 | 3,686 | -193 | -4.98% |
| 1970 | 3,879 | 890 | 29.78% |
| 1960 | 2,989 | -9,485 | -76.04% |