Rockland, ME Demographics

A map of Rockland's Population by Race

Rockland, Maine had a population of 6,936 in 2020. It was 91.4% White, 0.6% Black, 1.0% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rockland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 155 places in Maine, Rockland is the 23rd most populous. 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).

Rockland's White Population

6,342 residents of Rockland identify as White, or 91.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Rockland roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Rockland is ranked #91 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rockland is more White than neighboring Thomaston (89.5% White). Rockland is less White than neighboring Camden (93.1% White), Waldoboro (92.5% White), Belfast (92.9% White), and Searsport (92.8% White).

Rockland's Black Population

43 residents of Rockland identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rockland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Rockland is ranked #74 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rockland is more Black than neighboring Camden (0.3% Black), Belfast (0.4% Black), and Searsport (0% Black). Rockland is less Black than neighboring Thomaston (0.8% Black), and Waldoboro (0.8% Black).

Rockland's Asian Population

70 residents of Rockland identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rockland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Rockland is ranked #59 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rockland is more Asian than neighboring Camden (0.5% Asian), Belfast (0.8% Asian), and Searsport (0.6% Asian). Rockland is less Asian than neighboring Thomaston (1.3% Asian), and Waldoboro (1.2% Asian).

Rockland's Hispanic Population

142 residents of Rockland identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rockland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Rockland is ranked #48 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rockland is more Hispanic than neighboring Camden (1.6% Hispanic), Waldoboro (1.2% Hispanic), Belfast (1.3% Hispanic), and Searsport (1.5% Hispanic). Rockland is less Hispanic than neighboring Thomaston (3.3% Hispanic).

Rockland's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Rockland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rockland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Rockland is ranked #36 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rockland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thomaston (0.7% Native American/Other), Camden (0.4% Native American/Other), and Belfast (0.6% Native American/Other). Rockland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waldoboro (1% Native American/Other), and Searsport (1.2% Native American/Other).

Rockland's Multiracial Population

278 residents of Rockland identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rockland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Rockland is ranked #65 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rockland is more Multiracial than neighboring Waldoboro (3.2% Multiracial), Belfast (3.9% Multiracial), and Searsport (3.9% Multiracial). Rockland is less Multiracial than neighboring Thomaston (4.4% Multiracial), and Camden (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.