Rockland, Maine
Rockland: city in Knox County, Maine, United States
About
Rockland is a city located in the county of Knox in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,297 and a population density of 187 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,183 inhabitants.
The city was created 177 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Rockland
| Population | 7,183 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| County | Knox County |
| Postal code | 04841 |
| Phone Area Codes | 207 |
| Area | 39.03 km2 |
| Official name | Rockland |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.1037,-69.1089 |
| Altitude | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Capital city | Rockland is capital of Knox County |
| Establishment | July 28, 1848 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:27:22 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 184 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 55℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Rockland is located at 44°6'13"N 69°6'32"W (44.1036900, -69.1089300).
Rockland map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Rockland decreased by 1.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,297 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,267 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,225 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,248 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,275 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,210 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,198 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,161 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,161 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,165 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,183 | 0.25% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Rockland
1Rockland Breakwater Light parking
Samoset Rd, Rockland, ME 04841, United States View details
Website available
2Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
44.104031, -69.077487, Rockland, ME 04841, United States View details
Phone: +12075944174 | Website available
3Harbor Park
1 Pleasant St, Rockland, ME 04841, United States View details
4Maine Lighthouse Museum
1 Park Dr, Rockland, ME 04841, United States View details
Phone: +12075943301 | Website available
5The Coastal Children's Museum
75 Mechanic St, Rockland, ME 04841, United States View details
Phone: +12075960300 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Rockland
1Rockland City Hall
270 Pleasant St, Rockland, ME 04841 View details
Phone: +12075940300 | Website available
2Rockland City Clerk
270 Pleasant St, Rockland, ME 04841 View details
Phone: +12075940304 | Website available
People born in Rockland (21)
People born in Rockland, including Union Army general and Medal of Honor recipient Adelbert Ames, actress and businesswoman Maxine Elliott, politician William T. Cobb, .
More notable people
- Edward Lawry Norton (engineer) he was born in 28/07/1898
- David F. Emery (American politician) he was born in 01/09/1948
- Michael Zwecker he was born in 01/01/1969
- Edward C. Moran, Jr. (American politician (1894-1967)) he was born in 29/12/1894
- Doc Rivers (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 16/02/1961
- Abbie Burgess (lighthouse keeper) she was born in 01/01/1839
- Chummy Gray (American baseball player) he was born in 17/07/1873
- Effie Crockett (American actress (1857-1940)) she was born in 01/01/1857
- Harvey Cushman (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 05/07/1877
- Hiram Gregory Berry (Union Army General) he was born in 27/08/1824
- Isaac Smith Kalloch (American politician) he was born in 10/07/1832
- Herbert Mayhew Lord (Director of the United States Bureau of the Budget) he was born in 06/12/1859
- Fiske O'Hara (American singer and actor (1878-1945)) he was born in 11/03/1878
- Gertrude Elliott (actress (1874-1950)) she was born in 14/12/1874
- Hogarth Hughes (fictional human from The Iron Giant) he was born in 18/03/1948
- Jackamoe Buzzell (American actor) he was born in 24/03/1972
- Alice L. Crockett (American botanist and botanical collector (1854-1932)) she was born in 25/07/1854
- Edna St. Vincent Millay (American poet) she was born in 22/02/1892
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rockland, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161299 | Maine Maritime Academy | Castine (ME) | 04420-0001 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rockland, ME. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROD | Rockland, Maine | 517A Main St. | BUS |
| CDN | Camden/Rockport, Maine | 234 Park St. | BUS |
| LCV | Lincolnville, Maine | 2512 Atlantic Highway | BUS |
| WDR | Waldoboro, Maine | US hwy 1 and hwy 32 | BUS |
| DAM | Damariscotta, Maine | 167 Main St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Rockland.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rockland Post Office | Rockland (ME) | 04841 |
| Owls Head Post Office | Owls Head (ME) | 04854 |
| South Thomaston Post Office | South Thomaston (ME) | 04858 |
| Thomaston Post Office | Thomaston (ME) | 04861 |
| West Rockpor Post Office | West Rockport (ME) | 04865 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Rockland, Massachusetts city in Knox County, Maine, United States with a population of 17,992 people.
- Rockland, New York town in Sullivan County, New York, United States with a population of 3,684 people.
- Rockland, Pennsylvania township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 1,318 people.
- Rockland, Wisconsin village in eastern La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 984 people.
- Rockland, Idaho city in Power County, Idaho, United States with a population of 283 people.
- Rockland, Michigan civil township in Ontonagon County, Michigan, United States with a population of 189 people.
Other cities in Knox County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 4,835 | Town in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Camden | 4,806 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Rockport | 3,389 | A town in Knox County in the state of Maine. |
| Thomaston | 2,763 | Census-designated place in Knox County, Maine |
| Saint George | 2,578 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Union | 2,275 | Town in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Hope | 1,698 | Town in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| South Thomaston | 1,642 | City in Knox County, Maine, United States of America |
| Owls Head | 1,608 | City in United States of America |
| Washington | 1,520 | Town in Maine |
| Cushing | 1,500 | Town in Maine |
| Appleton | 1,381 | Town in Knox County, Maine |
| Friendship | 1,143 | Town in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Vinalhaven | 1,128 | City in Maine, United States of America |
| North Haven | 358 | Town of the United States |
| Isle Au Haut | 65 | Town in Maine, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rockland distances to largest Maine cities