Rockport, Kentucky facts for kids
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Rockport, Kentucky
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Welcome sign along US 62
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Location of Rockport in Ohio County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ohio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 262 |
| • Density | 376.98/sq mi (145.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42369
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| FIPS code | 21-66216 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0502221 |
Rockport is a small city in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States. In 2020, about 262 people lived there. The city gets its name from the large rocks found on a nearby river bank.
History of Rockport
Rockport started as a small settlement called Benton's Ferry. This community grew along the Green River in the early 1800s.
In 1863, a post office was opened. The settlement then began using the name "Rock Port." Later, the name was shortened to just one word: Rockport. At first, the town was mostly right next to the river. Over time, most of the city moved to the higher ground, or bluff, above the river.
Where is Rockport?
Rockport is located at 37°20′11″N 86°59′34″W / 37.33639°N 86.99278°W. It sits along the Green River. This is northeast of a city called Central City. A main road, U.S. Route 62, goes through Rockport.
The city covers a total area of about 0.74 square miles (1.91 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
People of Rockport
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 173 | — | |
| 1880 | 390 | 125.4% | |
| 1890 | 435 | 11.5% | |
| 1900 | 525 | 20.7% | |
| 1910 | 658 | 25.3% | |
| 1920 | 950 | 44.4% | |
| 1930 | 671 | −29.4% | |
| 1940 | 501 | −25.3% | |
| 1950 | 450 | −10.2% | |
| 1960 | 396 | −12.0% | |
| 1970 | 377 | −4.8% | |
| 1980 | 511 | 35.5% | |
| 1990 | 385 | −24.7% | |
| 2000 | 334 | −13.2% | |
| 2010 | 266 | −20.4% | |
| 2020 | 262 | −1.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 334 people living in Rockport. They lived in 133 homes, and 104 of these were families. Most people in the city were White.
About 27% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (65.4%) were married couples living together. About 19.5% of homes were single people living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Rockport in 2000 was 42 years old. About 20% of the population was under 18. About 16.5% were 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were about 99 males.
The average income for a family in Rockport in 2000 was $32,500. Some families and people lived below the poverty line. This included about 38% of those under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Rockport (Kentucky) para niños
