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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rockleigh

New Jersey · 391 residents · 1.003 sq mi
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Rockleigh is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $152,262. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $951,400. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 176% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

391
+53%since 1990
from 256 in 1990
1990 – 2025
390 / sq mi
+53%since 1990
from 255 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
49.1
−11%since 1990
from 55.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2183314445576701990201020202024Rockleigh
2024459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$152,262
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,221 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$48,935
+69%since 1990
from $28,968 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.1%
+23.1 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$951,400
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
86.5%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 92.6% in 1990
13.5% rent
6.2
−8%since 1990
from 6.8 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(227)
Black6.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(9)
Asian2.3%(6)
Diversity Score32.5%(83)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(336)
Black3.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(19)
Asian3.8%(15)
Diversity Score28.2%(110)
28
−13%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.9%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.7%
+15.6 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
−31%since 1990
from 32.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rockleigh, New Jersey?

Rockleigh, New Jersey has about 391 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rockleigh, New Jersey earns about $152,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockleigh, New Jersey expensive?

In Rockleigh, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $951,400, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Rockleigh, New Jersey?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rockleigh, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockleigh, New Jersey?

About 23.1% of people in Rockleigh, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockleigh, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockleigh, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 135 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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