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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rockaway Beach

Oregon · 970 residents · 1.6 sq mi
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Rockaway Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,561. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 297 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $57,200. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 32% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

970
−23%vs 2000
vs 1,267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
606 / sq mi
−23%vs 2000
vs 792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
55.8
+6%vs 2000
vs 52.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9021K1K1K2K1990201020202024Rockaway Beach
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,561
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,798 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,370
−36%vs 2000
vs $17,766 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.9%
+6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$57,200
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $122,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$352
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $558 in 2000
US average: $450
69.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.2% in 2000
30.7% rent
3.1
−28%vs 2000
vs 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,201)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(25)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(85)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(945)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(34)
Asian1.4%(14)
Other0.7%(7)
Diversity Score14.1%(137)
14
+109%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.4%
−12.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rockaway Beach, Oregon?

Rockaway Beach, Oregon has about 970 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockaway Beach, Oregon?

The typical household in Rockaway Beach, Oregon earns about $18,561 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockaway Beach, Oregon expensive?

In Rockaway Beach, Oregon, the median home is worth about $57,200, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.

How educated are people in Rockaway Beach, Oregon?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rockaway Beach, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockaway Beach, Oregon?

About 16.9% of people in Rockaway Beach, Oregon 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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