Rockport, Indiana
Rockport: Located along the Ohio River, Rockport is a city in Indiana's Spencer County in Ohio Township.
About
Rockport is a city located in the county of Parke in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,270 and a population density of 546 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,136 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rockport
| Population | 2,136 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Parke County |
| Postal code | 47635 |
| Phone Area Codes | 812 |
| Area | 4.15 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8809,-87.2789 |
| Altitude | 440 feet / 134 meters |
| Capital city | Rockport is capital of Spencer County |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time | 17:15:09 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 514 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.27% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Spencer County Courthouse in Rockport image
Geography
Rockport is located at 39°52'51"N 87°16'44"W (39.8808700, -87.2789000).
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Weather
82°F
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Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 2 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Rockport decreased by 6.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,270 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,279 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,255 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,246 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,242 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,221 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,195 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,179 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,163 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,144 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,136 | -0.37% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 30,197 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 32,195 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 30,052 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 32,195 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.2% |
| White only, percent : | 78.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 13.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 74.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,854 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
Rockport zip code is 47635.
County name: Spencer, County
fips: 18147
Copeland, Rockport Mills, Wrights Mills
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $75,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $883 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $405 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $637 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,423 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.14 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 78.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 65,933 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 332,053 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 717,389 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,598 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,547 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,537 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,925 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 834 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 769 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 267 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,450 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 96 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,569 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,813.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 17.75 |
Best Things to Do in Rockport
1Rockport City Park
Rating: 4.3 (169)
930 Fairground Dr, Rockport, IN 47635, United States View details
2Rocky Side Park
Rating: 4.6 (77)
201-399 S 1st St, Rockport, IN 47635, United States View details
3Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum
Rating: 4.6 (70)
928 Fairground Dr, Rockport, IN 47635, United States View details
Phone: +18126499147 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Rockport
1US Agricultural Services
2827 IN-66, Rockport, IN 47635, United States View details
Phone: +18126499136 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rockport, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152673 | Wabash College | Crawfordsville (IN) | 47933-0352 |
| 144573 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Danville | Danville (IL) | 61832 |
| 144564 | Danville Area Community College | Danville (IL) | 61832-5118 |
| 146533 | Lakeview College of Nursing | Danville (IL) | 61832 |
| 152318 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Terre Haute (IN) | 47803-3920 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rockport, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Rockport.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdal Post Office | Bloomingdale (IN) | 47832 |
| Marshall Post Office | Marshall (IN) | 47859 |
| Kingman Post Office | Kingman (IN) | 47952 |
| Newpor Post Office | Newport (IN) | 47966 |
| Montezuma Post Office | Montezuma (IN) | 47862 |
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- Rockport, Arkansas city in Arkansas with a population of 710 people.
- Rockport, Kentucky human settlement in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 263 people.
Other cities in Parke County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Parke County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville | 2,449 | Town in Adams Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States |
| Montezuma | 977 | Town in Parke County, Indiana |
| Rosedale | 704 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Howard | 340 | Unincorporated town in Liberty Township, Parke County, Indiana, USA |
| Bloomingdale | 327 | Human settlement in Parke County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Mecca | 325 | Town in Indiana, USA |
| Marshall | 315 | Town in Washington Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rockport distances to largest Indiana cities