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Rockland County

New York · 338,329 residents · 173.685 sq mi
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Rockland County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,840. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $452,500. Households here earn about 33% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
338,329
+18%since 2000
from 286,753 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,948 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−3%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
258K281K304K327K350K1990201020202024Rockland County
2024342K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,840
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,971 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,923
+42%since 2000
from $28,082 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$452,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,558
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $884 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+38%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(205,653)
Black10.5%(30,139)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(29,182)
Asian5.5%(15,707)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.7%(156,886)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(206,113)
Black10%(33,775)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(66,451)
Asian6%(20,413)
Other2.1%(7,114)
Diversity Score70.6%(238,875)
Segregation Score44.3%(149,723)
Diversity Score
71
+29%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
21.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockland County, New York?

Rockland County, New York has about 338,329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rockland County, New York earns about $94,840 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 $452,500, and the typical rent is about $1,558 a month.

How educated are people in Rockland County, New York?

About 41.9% 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 14.5% 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 72,854 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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