Rockland Population 2026

Rockland has a population of 17,982, making it the #2655 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Massachusetts. It is about 490× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Rockland (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,982

Rank in United States

#2655

Coordinates

42.13°N, 70.92°W

~49 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

630 km

391 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Massachusetts

City	Population	Rank in United States
Boston	653,833	#24
Worcester	206,518	#116
Springfield	154,341	#174
Lowell	110,699	#275
Cambridge	110,402	#278
New Bedford	101,079	#319
Dorchester	97,826	#335
Brockton	95,314	#346

Cities near Rockland

Abington15,985 people · ~4 km away
Hanover16,906 people · ~9 km away
Brockton95,314 people · ~10 km away
Weymouth54,395 people · ~10 km away
Braintree37,297 people · ~11 km away
Randolph32,112 people · ~11 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rockland?

Rockland has a population of 17,982 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2655 biggest city in United States.

What state is Rockland in?

Rockland is located in Massachusetts, United States.

Is Rockland the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 630 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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