Rockland, MA is a small suburban town located in Plymouth County with a population of 17,774. The population density of the area is 1,794 people per square mile which is significantly lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Rockland has many local businesses and organizations that are enjoyed by its citizens such as the Rockland Library, Play It Again Sports, The Dogfather Bakery & Cafe and Main Street Wine & Spirits. Visitors to Rockland can enjoy year round outdoor activities like hiking at Hingham Town Forest or whale watching at Plymouth Harbor. There are also several local sporting events throughout the year such as Rockland Little League baseball games and Rockland High School football games. With its scenic views and plethora of local businesses and activities, Rockland, MA is an enjoyable place to live and visit.
The population in Rockland is 17,774. There are 1,773 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rockland is 39.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rockland is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rockland
- 49.9% are married
- 11.7% are divorced
- 34.9% are married with children
- 12.1% have children, but are single
Race in Rockland
- 91.5% are White
- 3.4% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.7% claim Other
- 2.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander