Rockland town, Massachusetts
Rockland town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rockland town is a geographic entity located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 17,949. The land area covers 10.03 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 17,949 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs | ±3.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,897 | ±343 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,136 | ±362 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,897 | ±343 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 239 | ±166 |
| Median Home Value | $472,900 | ±$20,761 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,610 | ±$255 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $112,405 | ±$12,309 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,822 | ±$5,043 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,143 | ±386 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 9,913 | ±591 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.5% | ±4.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF ROCKLAND
GUS Population: 17,708 (2024)
ID: 208273
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
242 UNION STREET, STE 1, ROCKLAND MA 02370-1897
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COUNTY OF PLYMOUTH
GUS Population: 542,090 (2024)
ID: 166437
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
44 OBERY ST, PLYMOUTH MA 02360-2130
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Rockland | 05-08 | Rockland, MA | |
| Regular School Rockland | 01-04 | Rockland, MA | |
| Regular School Rockland | PK-KG | Rockland, MA | |
| Regular School Rockland | 09-12 | Rockland, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Abington, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abington, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Abington, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Weymouth, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-12 | Hyde Park, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Dorchester, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
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College | 5.2 mi away | 53 Adams Street, Brockton, MA, 02302-1905 |
5089417040
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ROCKLAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 20 BELMONT ST., ROCKLAND, MA, 02370 |
(781) 878-1236
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Massasoit Community College
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College | 5.6 mi away | One Massasoit Boulevard, Brockton, MA, 02302-3996 |
5085889100
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ABINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 600 GLINIEWICZ WAY, ABINGTON, MA, 02351 |
(781) 982-2139
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Massachusetts School of Barbering
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College Vocational | 9.5 mi away | 58 General James C. McConville Way, Quincy, MA, 02169 |
6177704444
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JOHN CURTIS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 534 HANOVER ST., HANOVER, MA, 02339 |
(781) 826-2972
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Quincy College
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College | 9.8 mi away | 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02169 |
6179841700
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FOGG LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 1 COLUMBIAN SQUARE, SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MA, 02190 |
(781) 340-5002
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Stonehill College
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College | 10.1 mi away | 320 Washington Street, Easton, MA, 02357-6110 |
5085651000
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WHITMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 100 WEBSTER STREET, WHITMAN, MA, 02382 |
(781) 447-7613
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HINGHAM, MA US, located 6.7 miles from Rockland town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.9° | 21.7° | 29.8° | 4.49" | 14.8" |
| February | 40.4° | 22.9° | 31.6° | 3.97" | 14.5" |
| March | 47.0° | 29.2° | 38.1° | 5.39" | 10.3" |
| April | 58.4° | 38.3° | 48.4° | 4.64" | 1.7" |
| May | 68.5° | 47.9° | 58.2° | 3.78" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.2° | 57.3° | 67.3° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.0° | 63.4° | 73.2° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.5° | 62.2° | 71.8° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.8° | 55.3° | 64.5° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.9° | 44.2° | 53.6° | 5.22" | 0.1" |
| November | 52.4° | 35.4° | 43.9° | 4.43" | 0.7" |
| December | 42.9° | 27.4° | 35.2° | 5.07" | 8.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Holbrook CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| Hanson CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Weymouth Town city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
| Brockton city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| North Pembroke CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2502357775. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.