Rockport, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Rockport, Texas is 10,449 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 263rd-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $63,303, the median home value is $288,600, and the median age is 50.3.
The population has grown 10.3% since 2010 (10,038 → 11,069).
10,449
Population
632
People / sq mi
$63,303
Median Income
$288,600
Median Home Value
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Rockport covers 16.5 sq mi of land at 632 people per square mile.
About Rockport, TX
Age is the most distinctive thing about Rockport: a median age of 50.3, older than the national median. With 10,449 residents, Rockport is a city in Texas.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $63,303, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.2%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $288,600, with typical rent around $1,306.
Roughly 37.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. About 20.1% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Rockport — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Rockport city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Rockport city had a population of 10,038 in 2010 and 11,069 in 2024, a 10.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,145 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: 0.73%.
11,069
Population (2024)
10,038
Population (2010)
11,145
Peak (2017)
0.73%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,038 |
| 2011 | 10,113 |
| 2012 | 10,239 |
| 2013 | 10,468 |
| 2014 | 10,802 |
| 2015 | 10,897 |
| 2016 | 11,058 |
| 2017 | 11,145 |
| 2018 | 10,513 |
| 2019 | 10,604 |
| 2020 | 10,158 |
| 2021 | 10,467 |
| 2022 | 10,732 |
| 2023 | 10,931 |
| 2024 | 11,069 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$63,303
Median Household Income
$49,269
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$288,600
Median Home Value
$1,306
Median Rent
70.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.9%
High School+
37.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
70.9%
Public Transit
20.1%
Work From Home
22.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
29.3%
Foreign Born
88.4%
Non-English at Home
9.1%
Veterans
16.5%
With Disability
95.3%
Health Insurance
96.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.5% |
| Information | 10.2% |
| Public Administration | 7.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.1% |
| Retail Trade | 5.0% |
| Construction | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rockport, Texas has a population of 10,449 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 263rd-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Rockport, Texas is $63,303, with 9.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Rockport, Texas is $288,600, with median monthly rent at $1,306 and a homeownership rate of 70.5%.
The median age in Rockport, Texas is 50.3 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
The population has grown 10.3% since 2010 (10,038 → 11,069).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.