Town · Maryland
Rock Hall, Maryland
Rock Hall, town, in Kent County, Maryland. Rock Hall had 1,208 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,198 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,215 (±217). GEOID 2467400.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,208
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,198 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,215 ±217
Median household income
$74,597
±$18,884 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$262,000
±$38,024 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$595
±$507 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Rock Hall and what county is it in?
Rock Hall is a town in Kent County, Maryland. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 924 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rock Hall, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,208 people lived in Rock Hall on July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, in line with Maryland (+1.4%). The 2020 Census counted 1,198 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,215 (±217).
| Measure | Rock Hall | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,215 ±217 | 19,346 | no clear change |
| Households | 646 ±120 | 8,493 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.83 ±0.18 | 2.09 | −0.35 |
| Housing units | 929 ±151 | 10,363 | no clear change |
Rock Hall's population since 2000
From 1,396 in 2000 to 1,208 in 2025: down 13.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rock Hall as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Rock Hall?
The median resident of Rock Hall is 61.4 years old; 10.8% are under 18 and 42.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.3%.
| Measure | Rock Hall | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.4 ±7.5 | 48.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 10.8% ±4.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 42.5% ±9.9 pts | 27.4% | – |
| Male | 44.4% ±4.2 pts | 47.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% ±1.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.7% ±3.5 pts | 75.9% | +12.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±2.2 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3% ±3.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±3.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.2% ±4.8 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6% ±2.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0% ±5.9 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.2% ±8.3 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.5% ±6.2 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.8% ±5.3 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.7% ±3.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Rock Hall earn?
Half of Rock Hall's 646 households earn less than $74,597 a year (±$18,884), against $80,147 in Kent County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 the median was $47,838 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $26,759 after inflation. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rock Hall | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,597 ±$18,884 | $80,147 | +$26,759 |
| Mean household income | $101,440 ±$17,815 | $106,060 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,528 ±$10,112 | $47,492 | +$20,248 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.6% ±4.7 pts | 9.7% | −22.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.6% ±17.8 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.3% ±7.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±2.4 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.0% ±2.5 pts | 85.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Rock Hall?
Owners occupy 74.5% of Rock Hall's occupied homes and renters 25.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $262,000 by its owner (±$38,024).
| Measure | Rock Hall | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $262,000 ±$38,024 | $330,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $595 ±$507 | $1,209 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.6% ±19.1 pts | 45.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,883 ±$262 | $1,892 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.5% ±7.0 pts | 72.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.5% ±7.0 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Housing units | 929 ±151 | 10,363 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.7% ±18.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.7% ±7.2 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% ±3.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1% ±5.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.1% ±6.2 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.5% ±6.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Rock Hall building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Rock Hall in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 8.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.1 across Maryland.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Rock Hall work and get to work?
64.3% of Rock Hall's workers drive alone and 11.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.2 minutes.
| Measure | Rock Hall | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.4% ±9.4 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% ±1.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.3% ±8.8 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1% ±4.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 14.7% ±7.3 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.7% ±4.7 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.2 min ±4.0 | 25.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Rock Hall?
No census tract lies mostly in Rock Hall; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9505Kent County | 2,545 | $89,565 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Rock Hall) · Census block assignment files
How does Rock Hall compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rock Hall is the 9,572nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 93rd-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Rock Hall ranks 271st of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 93rd | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 55th | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 269th | 326 |
| Median household income | 271st | 322 |
| Per capita income | 156th | 326 |
| Median home value | 281st | 323 |
| Poverty rate | 133rd | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 225th | 325 |
| Median age | 4th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 169th | 323 |
| Work from home | 233rd | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 316th | 325 |
Rock Hall's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Rock Hall with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Rock Hall?
20 of the 57 figures for Rock Hall on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Rock Hall are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Rock Hall.