Rock Hall, Maryland

Rock Hall: town of the United States

About

Rock Hall is a town located in the county of Frederick in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,310 and a population density of 326 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,255 inhabitants.

The town was created 319 years ago in 1706.

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Quick Facts about Rock Hall

Population 1,255 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Maryland (United States)
County Frederick County
Postal code 21661
Phone Area Codes 410
Area 4.02 km2
Latitude & Longitude 39.2687,-77.5261
Altitude 10 feet / 3 meters
Establishment January 01, 1707 (319 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 03:59:43 (17th April 2026)
Density 312 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -4.38% (2010-2020)
Weather 80℉ Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Main Street Dentist image
Main Street Dentist image

Geography

Rock Hall is located at 39°16'7"N 77°31'34"W (39.2687100, -77.5261000).

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Weather

80°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
7 to 12 mph NW Friday

Isolated rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 7 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Official website of Rock Hall

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Rock Hall decreased by 4.38% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,310 - census
2011 1,309 -0.08% estimation process
2012 1,309 0% estimation process
2013 1,300 -0.69% estimation process
2014 1,302 0.15% estimation process
2015 1,297 -0.39% estimation process
2016 1,291 -0.46% estimation process
2017 1,273 -1.41% estimation process
2018 1,272 -0.08% estimation process
2019 1,274 0.16% estimation process
2020 1,255 -1.51% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 7,830
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 8,333
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : -6.0%
April 1, 2020 Population : 8,060
April 1, 2010 Population : 8,338
People under 5 years old, percentage : 4.9%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 18.4%
People over 65 (%) : 21.4%
Female persons, % : 50.1%
White only, percent : 97.0%
Black or African American alone, percent : 0.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.0%
Asians alone % : 1.1%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 1.4%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 0.0%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 97.0%
2015-2019 Veterans : 652
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 0.9%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 63.9%
Rock Hall zip code is 21661. County name: Kent, County fips: 24029
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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 63.9%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $117,800
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,021
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $430
2015-2019 median gross rent : $612
2015-2019 Households : 3,589
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.21
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 90.7%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 1.8%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 84.3%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 76.7%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 94.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 24.1%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 14.0%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 3.6%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 65.9%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 61.0%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 25,261
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 201,291
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 951,530
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 202,544
2012 total retail sales per capita : $24,596
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 20.3
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $53,502
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $30,411
Percentage of people living in poverty : 8.7%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 919
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 546
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 259
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 35
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 807
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 45
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 798
2010 population per square mile : 3,600.9
2010 land area in square miles : 2.32

Services and Civic Places in Rock Hall

1Rock Hall City Council

5585 N Main St, Rock Hall, MD 21661 View details

Phone: +14106397611

People born in Rock Hall (2)

People born in Rock Hall, including Jamaican musician Richie Spice, surgeon, ophthalmologist, and otologist Edward Oliver Belt, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Rock Hall, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
455017 Frederick School of Cosmetology Frederick (MD) 21701

Nearby Transit Stations (22)

Rail and bus stations connected to Rock Hall, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
FRC Frederick, MD 100 South East Street RAIL
HFY Harpers Ferry Potomac St. & Shenandoah St. RAIL
FRR Frederick Airport, MD 1341 Hughes Ford Road BUS
RKV Rockville station 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. RAIL
MRB Martinsburg station 229 East Martin St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Rock Hall.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Point Of Rock Post Office Point of Rocks (MD) 21777

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City Name Population Title
Frederick 73,308 The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.
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Thurmont 7,070 Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Brunswick 6,652 Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Walkersville 6,574 Town in Frederick County Maryland
Clover Hill 3,542 Census designated place
Brentwood 3,439 Town in Maryland
Emmitsburg 3,270 Town in Frederick County Maryland
Braddock Heights 2,608 Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Myersville 1,884 Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Woodsboro 1,302 Town in Frederick County Maryland
Morningside 1,279 Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Buckeystown 1,019 Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
New Market 757 Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Church Hill 755 Town in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Rock Hall distances to largest Maryland cities