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East Rockaway

New York · 10,159 residents · 1.018 sq mi
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East Rockaway is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $86,016. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $473,700. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,159
−2%since 2000
from 10,414 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,979 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 10,230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+14%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K10K10K10K1990201020202024East Rockaway
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,016
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,911 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,579
+62%since 2000
from $30,601 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$473,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,888
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $878 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+32%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(9,518)
Black0.5%(56)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(603)
Asian1.7%(177)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.9%(1,969)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(7,789)
Black2.9%(296)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(1,451)
Asian3.2%(327)
Other1.3%(129)
Diversity Score46.1%(4,688)
Diversity Score
46
+144%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Rockaway, New York?

East Rockaway, New York has about 10,159 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Rockaway, New York earns about $86,016 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 $473,700, and the typical rent is about $1,888 a month.

How educated are people in East Rockaway, New York?

About 48.6% 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 7.1% 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 7 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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