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Rockaway Beach

Oregon · 1,441 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 $47,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $232,200. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,441
+14%since 2000
from 1,267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
901 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.1
+13%since 2000
from 52.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9021K1K1K2K1990201020202024Rockaway Beach
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,857
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,798 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,988
+97%since 2000
from $17,766 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,003
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,238)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(49)
Asian1.9%(28)
Other1.7%(24)
Diversity Score18.2%(263)
Diversity Score
18
+171%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 43.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockaway Beach, Oregon?

Rockaway Beach, Oregon has about 1,441 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rockaway Beach, Oregon earns about $47,857 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 $232,200, and the typical rent is about $1,003 a month.

How educated are people in Rockaway Beach, Oregon?

About 20.8% 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 8.1% 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 471 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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