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Rockleigh

New Jersey · 531 residents · 1.003 sq mi
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Rockleigh is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,778. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 73.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 97% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 73.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
531
+36%since 2000
from 391 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
529 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
73.8
+50%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2183314445576701990201020202024Rockleigh
2024459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,778
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,262 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$36,771
−25%since 2000
from $48,935 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
78.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $951,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
51.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
7.3
+16%since 2000
from 6.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(336)
Black3.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(19)
Asian3.8%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.2%(110)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(487)
Black1.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(20)
Asian1.5%(8)
Other3.1%(16)
Diversity Score23.5%(125)
Diversity Score
23
−17%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockleigh, New Jersey?

Rockleigh, New Jersey has about 531 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rockleigh, New Jersey earns about $137,778 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 $1,000,001.

How educated are people in Rockleigh, New Jersey?

About 26.1% 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 3.4% 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 275 residents, a change of about 107 percent over that period.

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

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