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Rockland, ME

Knox CountyElev. 7 m
Population
6,991
Median home
$234,400
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Rockland

Rockland is home to roughly 6,991 residents. Rockland sits in Knox County. The median age is 45.8 and the median household income is $55,276. Homes carry a median value of $234,400, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (96.5%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 12 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
6,991
Median age
45.8
Median household income
$55,276
Per-capita income
$35,043
Poverty rate
9.1%
High-school grad or higher
91%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
Avg. commute
12.4 min
Work from home
18.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White96.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Black0.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.3%
Sales & office20.5%
Service18.4%
Production, transportation & material moving11.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$234,400
Median gross rent
$986/mo
Owner-occupied
63.1%
Median year built
1951
Households
3,386
Avg. household size
2

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Rockland has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Oceanside High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
South SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Mid-Coast Sch of Tech-Region 8Grades -2–-2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime74% below national
Rockland100
Maine104
United States386
↑ 79% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime25% below national
Rockland1,465
Maine1,144
United States1,952
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Rockland Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Rockland.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Knox County
Ice stormRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Rockland is in Knox County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Rockland sits in Knox County. Elevation ~7 m.

Map of Rockland
Rockland, ME
Where Rockland is
PortlandLewistonBangorSouth PortlandAuburnBiddefordRockland
Historic places

25 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 5 National Historic Landmarks.

ISAAC H. EVANS (schooner)J. & E. RIGGIN (schooner)AMERICAN EAGLE (schooner)VICTORY CHIMES (Schooner)LEWIS R. FRENCH (schooner)Rankin BlockRockland Breakwater LighthouseSecurity Trust Building
Notable people from Rockland
Edna St. Vincent MillayEdward Lawry NortonAdelbert AmesBrett BrownMaxine ElliottDavid F. EmeryGertrude ElliottWilliam T. CobbHiram Gregory BerryHerbert Mayhew Lord
People searches in Rockland
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Nearby cities
Belfast (21 mi)Augusta (33 mi)Gardiner (33 mi)Hallowell (36 mi)Bath (38 mi)Waterville (39 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Rockland, ME (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Rockland, Maine.

Paul Eric Johnson, 70ABSCONDER
Rockland · Knox County · 04841
AKA Paul Johnson, Paul Erick Johnson
John Patrick Johnson, 56ABSCONDER
Rockland · Knox County · 04841
AKA John P Johnson, Cheeto Johnson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Rockland — frequently asked

What is the population of Rockland, Maine?
Rockland has a population of about 6,991, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Rockland?
The median home value in Rockland is $234,400, and the median gross rent is $986/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Rockland safe? What is the crime rate?
Rockland Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 100 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Rockland face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Knox County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Rockland?
Rockland has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Rockland?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Rockland. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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