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Rockport, IN
City in Spencer County, Indiana.
Population
1,958
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,181
ZIP codes
0
Rockport and its ZIP codes
Rockport at a glance
- Rockport is about 6.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,889, 32% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,700 (39% below Indiana) and median rent is $678 a month.
Local data for Rockport, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockport, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,889
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$132,700
Median rent
$678/mo
Homeownership
52.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (484), Irish Americans (391), Dutch Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spencer County. PPP loans are for Rockport.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,275
6,874 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,648
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$146M
FY 2026, $7,366 per person
How people get to work
Rockport, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockport, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
733
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockport, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Rockport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReoCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Maceo, KYCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.5 |
| GrandviewTown | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| Yelvington, KYCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.8 |
| RichlandTown | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Thruston, KYCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Lewisport, KYCity | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| ChrisneyTown | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| HatfieldCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.2 |
| NewtonvilleCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Owensboro, KYCity | 9.9 mi | 21.3 |
| Philpot, KYCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| Knottsville, KYCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Stanley, KYCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| TennysonTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Sorgho, KYCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockport, IN in?
- Rockport is in Spencer County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Rockport, IN?
- About 1,958 people live in Rockport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockport?
- Nearby places include Reo (3.2 mi), Maceo, KY (4.1 mi), Grandview (4.6 mi), Yelvington, KY (5.3 mi), Richland (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023