Rockport, Texas
| Rockport, Texas | |
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| Nickname(s): The Texas Riviera | |
| Motto: "Come Sea the Beauty and Charm of Rockport!" | |
 Location of Rockport, Texas |
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| Coordinates: 28°2′55″N 97°2′28″W / 28.04861°N 97.04111°WCoordinates: 28°2′55″N 97°2′28″W / 28.04861°N 97.04111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Aransas |
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| • Mayor | Charles J. "C.J." Wax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.5 sq mi (48 km2) |
| • Land | 14.0 sq mi (36 km2) |
| • Water | 4.5 sq mi (12 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 8,766 |
| • Density | 470/sq mi (180/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 78381-78382 |
| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-62804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1345420 |
| Website | www |
Rockport is a city in Aransas County, Texas, United States. The population was 8,766 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat.
Rockport is adjacent to the town of Fulton, and many refer to the combined communities as "Rockport-Fulton"; however, Rockport and Fulton are legally separate municipalities.
In 1870, Rockport was established as a cattle slaughtering, packing, and shipping port. The city is named for the rock ledge that runs along its shore.
Rockport is located at 28°2′55″N 97°2′28″W / 28.04861°N 97.04111°W (28.048645, -97.041185), on the Live Oak Peninsula, the western shore of Aransas Bay, an arm of the Gulf of Mexico, and the eastern shore of Copano Bay. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.5 square miles (47.9 km2), of which 13.9 square miles (36.1 km2) is land and 4.6 square miles (11.8 km2), or 28.84%, is water.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Rockport has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,385 people, 3,157 households and 2,127 families residing in the city. The population density was 786.4 people per square mile (303.7/km²). There were 4,533 housing units at an average density of 482.7 per square mile (186.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.68% White, 1.31% African American, 0.50% Native American, 3.64% Asian, 3.40% from other races, and 2.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.50% of the population.
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