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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rockville Centre

New York · 24,568 residents · 3.251 sq mi
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Rockville Centre is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,345. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $335,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 83% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,568
−1%since 1990
from 24,727 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,557 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 7,606 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+4%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$79,345
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,476 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$40,739
+57%since 1990
from $25,929 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$335,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$856
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $591 in 1990
US average: $602
71.6%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
28.4% rent
4.2
−16%since 1990
from 5.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(23,413)
Black3.8%(932)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,288)
Asian0.9%(232)
Diversity Score23.3%(5,755)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(21,262)
Black3.6%(878)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,896)
Asian1.4%(341)
Diversity Score29%(7,115)
29
+24%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.1%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 43.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.1%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 87.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.2%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.2 min
−8%since 1990
from 29.6 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 Rockville Centre, New York?

Rockville Centre, New York has about 24,568 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rockville Centre, New York earns about $79,345 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 $335,000, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Rockville Centre, New York?

About 50.1% 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 5.0% of people in Rockville Centre, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockville Centre, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockville Centre, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 159 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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