Rockport, Arkansas

Rockport: city in Arkansas

About

Rockport is a city located in the county of Hot Spring in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 755. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 710 inhabitants.

The city was created 180 years ago in 1845.

Quick Facts about Rockport

Population 710 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Arkansas (United States)
County Hot Spring County
Phone Area Codes 501
Water as percent of area 0%
Land as percent of area 100%
Latitude & Longitude 34.3876,-92.8255
Altitude 331 feet / 101 meters
Establishment January 01, 1846 (180 years ago)
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 19:46:31 (22nd April 2026)
Population growth -6.34% (2010-2020)
Weather 78℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

Geography

Rockport is located at 34°23'15"N 92°49'32"W (34.3875900, -92.8254500).

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Weather

78°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph S Wednesday

A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Rockport decreased by 6.34% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 755 - census
2011 701 -7.7% estimation process
2012 700 -0.14% estimation process
2013 700 0% estimation process
2014 699 -0.14% estimation process
2015 697 -0.29% estimation process
2016 697 0% estimation process
2017 701 0.57% estimation process
2018 703 0.28% estimation process
2019 704 0.14% estimation process
2020 710 0.85% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 8,282
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 8,602
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : -3.7%
April 1, 2020 Population : 8,244
April 1, 2010 Population : 8,593
People under 5 years old, percentage : 4.5%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 15.1%
People over 65 (%) : 11.9%
Female persons, % : 49.4%
White only, percent : 92.0%
Black or African American alone, percent : 3.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.0%
Asians alone % : 1.6%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 2.6%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 3.2%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 89.9%
2015-2019 Veterans : 308
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 4.1%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 58.1%

Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 58.1%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $147,500
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,236
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $572
2015-2019 median gross rent : $860
2015-2019 Households : 4,076
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.05
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 88.2%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 4.5%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 93.1%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 89.4%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 97.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 49.8%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 8.3%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 4.4%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 79.1%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 76.6%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 12,820
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 8,704
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 48,718
2012 total retail sales per capita : $5,680
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 27.4
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $64,688
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $40,959
Percentage of people living in poverty : 5.3%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 633
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 413
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 185
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 40
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 575
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 594
2010 population per square mile : 11,301.6
2010 land area in square miles : 0.76

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Rockport, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
107521 Arkansas State University Three Rivers Malvern (AR) 72104-0816
107099 Hot Springs Beauty College Hot Springs (AR) 71901
492069 Champion Christian College Hot Springs (AR) 71913
106980 National Park College Hot Springs (AR) 71913
107071 Henderson State University Arkadelphia (AR) 71999-0001

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

Rail and bus stations connected to Rockport, AR. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MVN Malvern station 200 East First St. RAIL
ARK Arkadelphia station 798 South 5th St. RAIL
LRK Little Rock Union Station 1400 West Markham Street RAIL
HOP Hope 100 East Division Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Rockport.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Malvern Post Office Malvern (AR) 72104
Lonsdal Post Office Lonsdale (AR) 72087
Traskwood Post Office Traskwood (AR) 72167
Donaldson Post Office Donaldson (AR) 71941
Poyen Post Office Poyen (AR) 72128

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  • Rockport, Kentucky human settlement in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 263 people.

Other cities in Hot Spring County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hot Spring County , AR.

City Name Population Title
Malvern 10,788 City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas
Midway 389 Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States
Donaldson 300 Human settlement in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States of America
Perla 247 Human settlement in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States of America