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Rockleigh

New Jersey · 407 residents · 1.003 sq mi
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Rockleigh is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $242,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 66.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 184% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
407
+4%since 2000
from 391 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
406 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
66.4
+35%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2183314445576701990201020202024Rockleigh
2024459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$242,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,262 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$67,462
+38%since 2000
from $48,935 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
88.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
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
$2,000,001
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $951,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
8.2
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(327)
Black2.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(33)
Asian6.6%(27)
Other1.2%(5)
Diversity Score40.8%(166)
Diversity Score
41
+45%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
20.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 40.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Female
64.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockleigh, New Jersey?

Rockleigh, New Jersey has about 407 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rockleigh, New Jersey earns about $242,500 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 $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Rockleigh, New Jersey?

About 43.3% 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 10.2% 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 151 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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