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 175 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 |
| Altitude : | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Capital city : | Rockland is capital of Knox County |
| Establishment : | July 07, 1848 (175 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:10:49 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 184 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rockland is located at 44°6'13"N 69°6'32"W (44.1036900, -69.1089300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Rockland
Demographics
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
1 Rockland Breakwater Light parking
Samoset Rd, Rockland, ME 04841, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
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3 Harbor Park
1 Pleasant St, Rockland, ME 04841, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Maine Lighthouse Museum
1 Park Dr, Rockland, ME 04841, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 The Coastal Children's Museum
75 Mechanic St, Rockland, ME 04841, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Rockland
1 Rockland City Hall
270 Pleasant St, Rockland, ME 04841 ➦ Show Map
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2 Rockland City Clerk
270 Pleasant St, Rockland, ME 04841 ➦ Show Map
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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, .
List
- 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
Schools in Rockland
College & universities near Rockland, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161299 | Maine Maritime Academy | Castine (ME) | 04420-0001 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rockland, ME
| 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 |
Post offices near 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 (7)
- 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 | Rockport is 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
