Rockland, ME population by race
The table below shows Rockland's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,780 | 96.98% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.01% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 201 | 2.88% |
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Rockland population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Rockland has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Rockland's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Rockland population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.98% are white, 0.13% are Black or African American, 0.01% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 2.88% are multiracial.
Rockland 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Rockland is White with a population of 6,780 (96.98% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 201 (2.88% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rockland, ME
By ethnicity, 54 (0.77% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,937 (99.23% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rockland, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 6,747 (97.26% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Rockland, ME Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rockland's Non-Hispanic population.
Rockland Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 6,747 | 97.26% |
| Black or African American alone | 6 | 0.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 184 | 2.65% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rockland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 20 (37.04% of the total Hispanic population).
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Rockland, ME Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rockland's Hispanic population.
Rockland Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 13 | 24.07% |
| Puerto Rican | 20 | 37.04% |
| Cuban | 17 | 31.48% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 7.41% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rockland, ME is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.77% of Rockland population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rockland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 20 (37.04% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rockland, ME have?
Rockland, ME has 9 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.13% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Rockland is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Rockland, ME?
With 99.23% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Rockland.
That being said, with a 0.13% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Rockland.
What is the majority race in Rockland, ME?
With a population of 6,780 (96.98% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Rockland.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Rockland, with 0.13% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
