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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rockville Centre

New York · 24,727 residents · 3.251 sq mi
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Rockville Centre is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,476. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $277,500. With a median age of 38.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 68% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

24,727
+1%vs 2000
vs 24,568 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7,606 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 7,557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,476
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,345 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$25,929
−36%vs 2000
vs $40,739 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$277,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $335,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$591
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $856 in 2000
US average: $450
68.4%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.6% in 2000
31.6% rent
5.0
+18%vs 2000
vs 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(21,262)
Black3.6%(878)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,896)
Asian1.4%(341)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(7,115)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(23,413)
Black3.8%(932)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,288)
Asian0.9%(232)
Other0.6%(150)
Diversity Score23.3%(5,755)
23
−20%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.9%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.7%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
20.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.6 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockville Centre, New York?

Rockville Centre, New York has about 24,727 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockville Centre, New York?

The typical household in Rockville Centre, New York earns about $55,476 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockville Centre, New York expensive?

In Rockville Centre, New York, the median home is worth about $277,500, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Rockville Centre, New York?

About 43.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rockville Centre, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockville Centre, New York?

About 3.3% of people in Rockville Centre, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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