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Rockaway Beach

Oregon · 1,312 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 $31,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $219,700. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,312
+4%since 2000
from 1,267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
820 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.1
+5%since 2000
from 52.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9021K1K1K2K1990201020202024Rockaway Beach
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,639
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,798 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,607
+33%since 2000
from $17,766 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,700
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
61.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.9
+63%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,222)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(38)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other2.4%(32)
Diversity Score15.2%(199)
Diversity Score
15
+126%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.4%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.9%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockaway Beach, Oregon?

Rockaway Beach, Oregon has about 1,312 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rockaway Beach, Oregon earns about $31,639 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 $219,700, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Rockaway Beach, Oregon?

About 18.6% 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 16.8% of people in Rockaway Beach, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockaway Beach, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockaway Beach, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 342 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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