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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rocky Point

New York · 10,185 residents · 11.32 sq mi
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Rocky Point is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,463. Population has grown 18% since 1990. Median home value is $136,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,185
+18%since 1990
from 8,596 in 1990
1990 – 2024
900 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 759 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+3%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K10K11K13K15K1990201020202024Rocky Point
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,463
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,974 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,050
+43%since 1990
from $15,466 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$136,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $131,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$849
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $813 in 1990
US average: $602
75.2%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
24.8% rent
2.6
−25%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(8,445)
Black0.7%(61)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(307)
Asian0.5%(47)
Diversity Score12.4%(1,063)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(9,364)
Black0.6%(60)
Hispanic / Latino5%(511)
Asian1.1%(117)
Diversity Score16.2%(1,648)
16
+31%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
+7%since 1990
from 26.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rocky Point, New York?

Rocky Point, New York has about 10,185 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rocky Point, New York?

The typical household in Rocky Point, New York earns about $52,463 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocky Point, New York expensive?

In Rocky Point, New York, the median home is worth about $136,000, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky Point, New York?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rocky Point, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocky Point, New York?

About 7.7% of people in Rocky Point, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rocky Point, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Rocky Point, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,589 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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