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Rockland Board of Selectmen |
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| Member | Term |
| James F. Simpson, Chairman | 2010 |
| Lawrence J. Chaffee, Vice Chairman | 2009 |
| Michael E. Zupkofska | 2010 |
| Michael P. Johnson | 2011 |
| Deborah A. O'Brien | 2011 |
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Map of Rockland
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Location:
The town of Rockland is located in Southern Ma. boarded by Weymouth and Hingham on the north; Norwell & Hanover on the east; Hanson on the south; and Whitman & Abington on the west. Rockland is about 8 miles east of Brockton, 20 miles southeast of Boston and 215 miles from New York City.
You can visit the Official Website of Rockland, Ma. at:
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2000 U.S. Census Bureau Population Characteristics: |
General Population Statistics
| Total Households | 6,539 |
Total Population | 17,670 |
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| Total Registered Voters | 10,634 |
Total Unenrolled Voters | 4,985 |
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| Total Males | 8,458 |
Total Females | 9,212 |
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| Never Married | 3,643 |
Married | 7,532 |
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| Separated | 259 |
Non-Married/unrelated | 740 |
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| Widowed | 1,071 |
Divorced | 1,286 |
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| Single female Head of households | 862 |
Grandparents as caregivers | 418 |
Race/Ancestry Statistics
Race |
Total |
Percent |
Total in Poverty |
Percent |
| White | 16,753 |
94.8% |
997 |
6.0% |
| Black | 302 |
1.7% |
160 |
34.1% |
| Asian | 190 |
1.1% |
0 |
0.0% |
| Hispanic | 180 |
1.0% |
28 |
28.6% |
| American Indian | 26 |
0.1% |
0 |
0.0% |
| Other | 139 |
0.8% |
0 |
0.0% |
| Two or more Races | 260 |
1.5% |
Disability Status
| Population 5 to 20 years | 3,880 |
With a Disabilty | 201 |
% Disabiled |
5.2% | ||||
| Population 21 to 64 years | 10,216 |
With a Disabilty | 1,847 |
% Disabiled | 18.1% | ||||
| 21 to 64 employed | 8,369 |
With a Disabilty | 1,186 |
% Employed | 64.2% | ||||
| Population 65 years and older | 2,113 |
With a Disabilty | 798 |
% Disabiled | 37.8% |
Poverty Statistics
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Map of Rockland Poverty Population |
| Category | Families | Single Female Head of Household | Individuals | 65 Years and older |
| Total | 281 |
284 |
1,188 |
130 |
| Below 100% Poverty | 6.1% |
37.0% |
6.8% |
12.9% |
| Total below 200% Poverty | 534 |
2,690 |
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| % below 200% Poverty | 11.5% |
15.4% |
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| 100% Poverty total with children under 18 | 239 |
151 |
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| % below with children under 18 | 9.6% |
28.9% |
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| 100% Poverty total with children under 5 | 144 |
85 |
u/a |
u/a |
| % below with children under 5 | 13.4% |
49.1% |
u/a |
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u/a (unvavailable)
Persons, by race, for whom Poverty Status is Determined
| Population below 100% of poverty | Persons below 100% | % of Pop-ulation | Persons up to 150% of poverty |
Persons up to 200% of poverty | Persons above 200% |
| All Races | 1,188 |
6.8% |
1,849 |
2,690 |
14,737 |
| White | 997 |
6.0% |
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| Black | 160 |
34.1% |
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| Asian | 0 |
0.0% |
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| American Indian | 0 |
0.0% |
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| Hispanic | 28 |
28.6% |
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| Other Races | 0 |
0.0% |
Other Poverty Related Statistics:
| Families with female head of household and no husband present | 862 |
| Percent below poverty level | 37.0% |
| With related children under 18 years of age | 151 |
| Percent below poverty level | 28.9% |
| With related children under 5 years of age | 85 |
| Percent below poverty level | 49.1% |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 100 |
| Percent of grandparents living in household who are responsible for grandchildren | 23.9% |
| TAFDC Recipients as of 2005 according to DTA | 85 |
Languages Spoken other than English
| Language Spoken | Persons |
% of Persons |
| English Only | 15,540 |
94.9% |
| Language other than English | 840 |
5.1% |
| Speak English less than well | 247 |
1.5% |
Spanish Speaking |
122 |
0.7% |
| Other Indo-Eurposean Languages | 611 |
3.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Island Languages | 7 |
0.0% |
Preschool Child Statistics
Persons under 5 years of age: 1,290 (7.3%) % Living in poverty: 225 (17.4%)
Children ages 0-6 on TANF: 44
Persons enrolled in Nursery School/Preschool: 408
| Estimated number of 3 year olds as of 2009 | 219 |
| Estimated number of 4 year olds as of 2009 | 228 |
| Total estimated 3 and 4 year olds as of 2009 | 447 |
| Total estimated Head Start eleigible 3 and 4 year olds as of 2009 | 89 |
| Total number of children enrolled in Head Start as of 2009 | 31 |
| Rockland number of licensed child care slots as of 2007 | 421 |
| Early Intervention children as of 2005 | 90 |
| Total Births 2007 | 205 |
| Teen Births 2007 | 6 |
Rockland Preschool Child Care Centers
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Type |
Capacity |
Infant |
Toddler |
Pre-School |
406 VFW Parkway |
781 878-9177 |
Group Care |
62 |
7 |
0 |
46 |
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394 Union Street |
781-871-0952 |
Group Care |
39 |
0 |
0 |
39 |
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330 Pleasant St |
781-871-1141 |
Group Care |
70 |
14 |
16 |
40 |
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18 North Avenue |
781 878-9006 |
Group Care |
100 |
0 |
9 |
91 |
Rockland School Enrollment
2006-2007 School Year
Total pupils enrolled: 2,524
Low Income Rate: 19.8%*
Limited English Proficient: 40 (1.6%)*
Annual Drop Out Rate for 2003: 4.1%
Number of total children identified by Department of Education for special education: 391 (15.5%)*
*Department of Education 2006-07 School Year
| Race/Ancestry of Students 2007 | Total |
| Total Students | 2,524 (100%) |
| White | 2,239(88.7%) |
| African American | 81 (3.2%) |
| Hispanic | 121 (4.8%) |
| Asian | 30 (1.2%) |
| American Indian | 10 (0.3%) |
Housing Characteristics
Figures Below from 2000 Census
| Total Housing Units | 6,649 |
| Rental Occupied Housing | 1,769 |
| Owner Occupied Housing | 4,770 |
| Single Family Homes | 4,240 |
| Mobile Homes | 477 |
| Total Public Housing Units | 425 |
| Homeowner Vacancy Rate | 0.4% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.9% |
| Percent paying more than 35% of income for rent | 28.8% |
| Percent paying more than 35% of income for mortgage | 15.6% |
Lead Poisoning Data:
Units built prior to 1959: 3,695 (55.5% of entire housing stock)
Children 2005 20-24 ug/dl immediate risk of lead poisoning: 0
Children 2005 25 ug/dl+ lead poisoned: 0
Income/Employment Data
| Median Income | $50,613 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,068 |
| Total Labor Force* | 10,168 |
| Employed* | 9,466 |
| Unemployed* | 702 |
| Unemployment Rate* | 6.9% |
| Average Weekly Wages as of 2003 | $904 |
Crime Rates for 2005*
*Massachusetts State Police Crime Reporting Unit
| Categories | 2005 |
2004 |
% Change |
| Murder | 0 |
0 |
n/c |
| Rape | 4 |
2 |
200% |
| Robbery | 10 |
17 |
-58.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 |
12 |
n/c |
| Burglary | 40 |
46 |
-13.05% |
| Larceny | 192 |
246 |
-21.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36 |
34 |
+5.88% |
Perinatal Rates
| Category | Number | Percent | State % |
| Total Births 2007 | 205 |
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| Prematurity (less than 37 weeks) | 19 |
9.3% |
9.0% |
| Low Birth Weight | 15 |
7.3% |
7.9% |
| Adequate Prenatal Care | 178 |
87.3% |
83.1% |
| Teen Births | 6 |
2.9% |
6.2% |
| Infant Deaths (less than 1 year) | 0 |
n/a |
4.9% |
| Neonatal Deaths (less than 28 days) | 0 |
n/a |
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| WIC child participants as of 2007 | 181 |
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| WIC infant participants as of 2007 | 77 |
Substance Abuse Indicators
(According to BSAS 2003 Department of Public Health)
Admision to DPH funded treatment programs: 268
Injection drug user admission to DPH programs: 42
Alcohol and other drug related hospital discharges: 79
Alcohol and drug users deaths: 2
Results of the 2008 SHI Community Needs Assessment for the town of Rockland. |
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| # Priority | % | Problem Area |
| 1. | 75% | Need Affordable Housing |
| 2. | 72% | Need teen programs for ages 13 to 19 years old. |
| 3. | 71% | Help with gas and/or electric |
| 4. | 70% | Help to pay rent. |
| 5. | 67% | Help for those experiencing home foreclosures |
| 6. | 65% | More mental health services |
| 7. | 58% | Help to pay water bills. |
| 8. | 55% | Affordable child care. |