City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Rockport, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Rockport - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

10,449
Residents
$63,303
Median income
$288,600
Median home
$1,407
Median rent (state)

Rockport - the verdict

Nationally, Rockport sits in the 40th percentile for household income and the 31st percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

40th
percentile, household income
63rd
percentile, home value
55th
percentile, median rent
31st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Rockport, TX

10,449 people live in Rockport, Texas - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Rockport brings in $63,303 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 9.2%. Typical homes in Rockport are valued around $288,600, and the median resident age is 50.3 years. Educational attainment runs 37.4% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 46.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 134 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 34% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 2017.8 crimes per 100,000 residents, near the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 72.4°F with 36.4 inches of precipitation per year and 0.3 inches of snowfall.

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,407 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $223 across Texas, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 61.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Moderate).

Population

10,449 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$63,303 /yr

Poverty 9.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Rockport compare to other US cities?

Where Rockport sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 40% higher than other cities
Home value 63% pricier than other cities
Median rent 55% pricier than other cities
Safety 31% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Texas and the picture shifts: Rockport ranks #458 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Rockport's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Texas, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

40thIncome percentile
31stSafety percentile

40th percentile nationally for median household income · 31st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Rockport's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Rockport's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 37 Avg. percentile National median
Rockport's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Rockport's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$288,600 37th percentile more affordable than 37% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Rockport $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Rockport, TX Rockport, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Rockport, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Rockport, TX median $63,303/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Rockport, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Rockport, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 37.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 46.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
10,449
Median Income
$63,303
Median Home Value
$288,600
Median Age
50.3
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Labor force participation
46.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
37.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2017.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
258.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1758.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
72.4°F
Annual Precipitation
36.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.3"

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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10,000 residents10,500 residents11,000 residents11,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 10,141 residents 11,348 residents ▲ +11.9%
Rockport's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
134
housing units authorized
Single-Family
134
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
12.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 203
2020 131
2021 163
2022 124
2023 119
2024 134

Permit volume decreased 34% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
70.9%
Carpool
1.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.8%
Work from Home
20.1%
Other
4.6%

Based on 4,199 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Rockport sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,407/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
61.2 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Bastrop
10,484 people
Sweetwater
10,484 people
Galena Park
10,527 people
Bellmead
10,550 people
Fairview
10,570 people
Bonham
10,594 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Rockport's 10,449 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Garrison, MD
10,449 people
Vermilion, OH
10,451 people
Waverly, IA
10,446 people
Golden Hills, CA
10,445 people
Silverton, OR
10,445 people
Scaggsville, MD
10,441 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Rockport's $63,303 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Granville, PA
$63,304 median income
West Wyoming, PA
$63,304 median income
Conway, PA
$63,307 median income
Chowchilla, CA
$63,308 median income
Bonanza, GA
$63,308 median income
Makaha, HI
$63,291 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Rockport, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Rockport, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 82.6% 10.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 22.1% White 82.6% Black or African American 0.6% Asian 0.5% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 4.9% Two or more races 10.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Rockport compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Rockport (this city) 10,449 $63,303
Bastrop 10,484 $70,625
Sweetwater 10,484 $45,720
Galena Park 10,527 $54,167
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Rockport, TX?

What is the population of Rockport, TX? +

Rockport, TX has a population of 10,449 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Rockport, TX? +

In Rockport, the typical household earns $63,303 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Rockport? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Rockport; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Rockport, TX safe? +

Rockport has a total crime rate of 2017.8 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Rockport, TX? +

Homes in Rockport carry a median value of $288,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Rockport? +

Rockport has an average annual temperature of 72.4°F, 36.4 inches of precipitation, and 0.3 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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