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Rockland County

New York · 286,753 residents · 173.685 sq mi
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Rockland County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,971. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $234,300. Households here earn about 57% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
286,753
+8%since 1990
from 265,475 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,651 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,528 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+6%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
258K281K304K327K350K1990201020202024Rockland County
2024342K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,971
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,731 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,082
+39%since 1990
from $20,195 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $217,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$884
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $708 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
28.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−16%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84%(223,045)
Black9.9%(26,357)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(17,633)
Asian4%(10,606)
Diversity Score45.6%(121,116)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(205,653)
Black10.5%(30,139)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(29,182)
Asian5.5%(15,707)
Diversity Score54.7%(156,886)
Diversity Score
55
+20%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 33.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
−6%since 1990
from 26.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockland County, New York?

Rockland County, New York has about 286,753 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockland County, New York?

The typical household in Rockland County, New York earns about $67,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockland County, New York expensive?

In Rockland County, New York, the median home is worth about $234,300, and the typical rent is about $884 a month.

How educated are people in Rockland County, New York?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rockland County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockland County, New York?

About 9.5% of people in Rockland County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockland County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockland County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,278 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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