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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Rockaway

New York · 10,414 residents · 1.018 sq mi
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East Rockaway is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,911. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $249,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,414
+3%since 1990
from 10,152 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10,230 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 9,972 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+7%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K10K10K10K10K1990201020202024East Rockaway
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,911
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,818 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,601
+23%since 1990
from $24,823 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$249,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $222,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$878
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $736 in 1990
US average: $602
71.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
28.7% rent
4.2
−5%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(9,958)
Black0.6%(56)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(287)
Asian1%(103)
Diversity Score11.1%(1,131)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(9,518)
Black0.5%(56)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(603)
Asian1.7%(177)
Diversity Score18.9%(1,969)
19
+70%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.9%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 31.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 87.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.4%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.6 min
−5%since 1990
from 29.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Rockaway, New York?

East Rockaway, New York has about 10,414 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in East Rockaway, New York?

The typical household in East Rockaway, New York earns about $59,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Rockaway, New York expensive?

In East Rockaway, New York, the median home is worth about $249,600, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.

How educated are people in East Rockaway, New York?

About 34.9% of adults age 25 and over in East Rockaway, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Rockaway, New York?

About 3.5% of people in East Rockaway, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Rockaway, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Rockaway, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 262 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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