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Rockaway Beach

Missouri · 829 residents · 0.631 sq mi
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Rockaway Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,294. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value is $93,800. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
829
+44%since 2000
from 577 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,314 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 914 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
−1%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2044026007979951990201020202024Rockaway Beach
2024760
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,294
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,359 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,607
+29%since 2000
from $17,589 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(550)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(744)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(36)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other5.2%(43)
Diversity Score24.8%(206)
Diversity Score
25
+465%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+90%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−59.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockaway Beach, Missouri?

Rockaway Beach, Missouri has about 829 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockaway Beach, Missouri?

The typical household in Rockaway Beach, Missouri earns about $45,294 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockaway Beach, Missouri expensive?

In Rockaway Beach, Missouri, the median home is worth about $93,800, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Rockaway Beach, Missouri?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rockaway Beach, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockaway Beach, Missouri?

About 10.9% of people in Rockaway Beach, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockaway Beach, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockaway Beach, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 559 residents, a change of about 207 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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