Rockport, Massachusetts
Rockport: Seaside town Rockport in Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S., is located on the coast. Rockport is located on the Cape Ann peninsula, roughly 40 miles northeast of Boston. Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Rockport shares its western border with Gloucester, Massachusetts.
About
Rockport is a town located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,952 and a population density of 153 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,312 inhabitants.
The town was created 401 years ago in 1622.
Quick Facts about Rockport
| Population : | 7,312 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Essex County |
| Postal code : | 01966 |
| Area : | 45.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 75 feet / 23 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1623 (401 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:10:02 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 161 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rockport is located at 42°39'20"N 70°37'13"W (42.6556500, -70.6203200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Rockport
Demographics
The population of Rockport increased by 4.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,952 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,011 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,059 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,104 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,147 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,168 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,206 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,241 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,262 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,282 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,312 | 0.41% | estimation process |
People born in Rockport (10)
People born in Rockport, including performance artist and political activist Vermin Supreme, musician Paula Cole, film director Andrew Stanton, .
List
- Marshall Howard Saville (American archaeologist) he was born in 01/01/1867
- Myron E. Witham (American football player and coach, mathematics professor) he was born in 29/10/1880
- Rick Hautala (American writer) he was born in 03/02/1949
- William Lester Stevens (American painter) he was born in 16/06/1888
- William H. Jordan
- Reuben Brooks Poole (American librarian) he was born in 05/04/1834
- Mary McDonald Klimek (American musician, singer and speech and language therapist) she was born in 01/01/1950
Schools in Rockport
College & universities near Rockport, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165936 | Gordon College | Wenham (MA) | 01984 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rockport, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBT | Newburyport, Massachusetts | 90 Storey Avenue | BUS |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| EXR | Exeter station | 60 Lincoln Street | RAIL |
| PTS | Portsmouth, New Hampshire | 185 Grafton Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Rockport
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rockpor Post Office | Rockport (MA) | 01966 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Rockport , Texas Seaside city of Rockport is located in the state of Texas. Rockport Beach, with its fishing piers and abundant birds, is located here. Exploring Gulf Coast history, the Texas Maritime Museum features displays on shipbuilding, oil drilling as well as pirates. Nearby there are changing local displays of art and a sculpture garden in the Rockport Center for the Arts. There are gardens and an educational center at Fulton Mansion, a 19th-century mansion that has been restored. with a population of 10,847 people.
- Rockport , Maine Rockport is a town in Knox County in the state of Maine. It's located 35 miles south of Augusta, Georgia. In 2010, the city's population was 3,330. A prominent tourist resort and art colony, Rockport is home to a diverse population of artists and creatives. with a population of 3,389 people.
- Rockport , Indiana Located along the Ohio River, Rockport is a city in Indiana's Spencer County in Ohio Township. Santa Claus, formerly the largest settlement in Spencer County, has recently overtaken the city. Spencer County's county seat is located in the city. with a population of 2,136 people.
- Rockport , Arkansas city in Arkansas with a population of 710 people.
- Rockport , Kentucky human settlement in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 263 people.
Other cities in Essex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn | 94,539 | The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lawrence | 80,007 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Haverhill | 64,098 | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Peabody | 53,063 | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Methuen | 50,910 | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| South Peabody | 50,293 | A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Salem | 43,581 | The capital of Massachusetts. |
| Beverly | 42,242 | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Beverly Cove | 40,365 | A census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. |
| Andover | 36,554 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| North Andover | 31,460 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gloucester | 30,539 | City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States |
| Saugus | 28,542 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Danvers | 27,571 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Marblehead | 20,551 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newburyport | 18,495 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Rockport distances to largest Massachusetts cities
