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Rockville Centre

New York · 24,023 residents · 3.251 sq mi
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Rockville Centre is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,023. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $628,000. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 87% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,023
−2%since 2000
from 24,568 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,389 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 7,557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+9%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K24K25K26K26K1990201020202024Rockville Centre
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,023
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,345 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,417
+31%since 2000
from $40,739 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$628,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,176
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $856 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−21.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+43%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(20,015)
Black4.3%(1,039)
Hispanic / Latino9%(2,169)
Asian2.1%(498)
Other1%(248)
Diversity Score36.5%(8,771)
Diversity Score
37
+26%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
22.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockville Centre, New York?

Rockville Centre, New York has about 24,023 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rockville Centre, New York earns about $104,023 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 $628,000, and the typical rent is about $1,176 a month.

How educated are people in Rockville Centre, New York?

About 57.4% 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 5.2% 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 704 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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