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Rockaway

New Jersey · 6,438 residents · 2.076 sq mi
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Rockaway is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,861. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $390,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,438
−1%since 2000
from 6,473 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,101 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+8%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Rockaway
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,861
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,002 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,636
+42%since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$390,900
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $186,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,231
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $875 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+64%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(5,313)
Black1.3%(84)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(608)
Asian6.3%(411)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.6%(2,436)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(4,703)
Black3%(192)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(970)
Asian7.6%(491)
Other0.4%(25)
Diversity Score53.4%(3,435)
Diversity Score
53
+42%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
21.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockaway, New Jersey?

Rockaway, New Jersey has about 6,438 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockaway, New Jersey?

The typical household in Rockaway, New Jersey earns about $77,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockaway, New Jersey expensive?

In Rockaway, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $390,900, and the typical rent is about $1,231 a month.

How educated are people in Rockaway, New Jersey?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rockaway, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockaway, New Jersey?

About 6.5% of people in Rockaway, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockaway, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockaway, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 195 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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