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 178 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% |
| Altitude : | 331 feet / 101 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1846 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:55:32 (20th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | -6.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rockport is located at 34°23'15"N 92°49'32"W (34.3875900, -92.8254500).
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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 |
Schools in Rockport
College & universities near Rockport, AR
| 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 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rockport, AR
| 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 |
Post offices near 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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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 |
