Year | Population | Rank in US | Growth Rate |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | 6,587 | 4,109 | -0.0% |
2020 | 6,589 | 4,101 | 0.2% |
2010 | 6,438 | 3,990 | -0.0% |
2000 | 6,467 | 3,760 | 0.6% |
1990 | 6,092 | 3,554 | – |
Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Rockaway is 6,587. Rockaway, New Jersey is the 4,109th largest city in the US.
Rockaway is located entirely in Morris County.
The peak population of Rockaway was in 2020, when its population was 6,589. In 2020, Rockaway was the 4,101st largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 4,109th largest city in the US. Rockaway is currently 0.0% smaller than it was in 2020.
Rockaway has grown 1.8% since the 2000. Rockaway, New Jersey's growth is about average. 52% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.
Rockaway has a population density of 3,107.1 people per square mile.
US Rank | Name | Population | Growth 2000-2021 |
---|---|---|---|
3980 | Milltown | 6,981 | -0.4% |
3987 | Midland Park | 6,966 | 0.3% |
3990 | Stratford | 6,961 | -4.1% |
3994 | Linwood | 6,947 | -3.2% |
4045 | Allendale | 6,809 | 1.5% |
4094 | North Caldwell | 6,625 | -10.1% |
4109 | Rockaway | 6,587 | 1.8% |
4150 | Watchung | 6,486 | 33.1% |
4201 | Carlstadt | 6,341 | 7.0% |
4217 | Prospect Park | 6,285 | 8.7% |
4224 | Paulsboro | 6,276 | 1.9% |
4245 | Roseland | 6,219 | 17.4% |
4248 | Fair Haven | 6,204 | 4.1% |
US Rank | Name | Population | Growth 2000-2021 |
---|---|---|---|
4103 | Swarthmore, Pennsylvania | 6,595 | 6.9% |
4104 | Taos, New Mexico | 6,595 | 38.8% |
4105 | Black Jack, Missouri | 6,593 | -3.9% |
4106 | Ellettsville, Indiana | 6,588 | 25.4% |
4107 | St. John, Missouri | 6,588 | -3.9% |
4108 | Mulvane, Kansas | 6,587 | 26.4% |
4109 | Rockaway, New Jersey | 6,587 | 1.8% |
4110 | West View, Pennsylvania | 6,586 | -8.9% |
4111 | Milton, Pennsylvania | 6,576 | -0.5% |
4112 | Carolina Beach, North Carolina | 6,575 | 28.6% |
4113 | Pratt, Kansas | 6,573 | 0.2% |
4114 | Holly Springs, Mississippi | 6,565 | -17.5% |
4115 | Treasure Island, Florida | 6,559 | -12.1% |
The total voting age population of Rockaway, New Jersey, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 4,298. The voting age population is 46.3% male and 53.7% female.
According to the latest census statistics, 19.6% of the residents of Rockaway are 65 or older.
The racial demographics of Rockaway are 82.3% White, 9.9% Asian, 3.2% Two or more races, 2.9% Other and 1.8% Black. Additionally, 18.7% of the population identifies as Hispanic.
In Rockaway, 3.2% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 5.5%. On a per-household basis, 2.2% of families are below the poverty line in Rockaway.
Among those aged 16 and older, 68.0% of Rockaway residents are in the labor force.
Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 94.0% of Rockaway residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 41.0% have a bachelor's degree and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Among Rockaway residents aged 5 and older, 27.4% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 17.6% of residents speak Spanish at home, 8.5% speak an Indo-European language, and 1.3% speak an Asian language.
The unemployment rate in Rockaway is 5.0%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.
In Rockaway, 12.9% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.
The median household income in Rockaway is $96,602.
In Rockaway, 73.4% of housing units are occupied by their owners.
Renters occupy 26.6% of housing units in Rockaway.
Of all the housing units in Rockaway, 19.9% of them were build before 1940.
In Rockaway, 0.9% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000.
The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Rockaway is $1,367.
In Rockaway, 88.0% of households have an active broadband internet connection.
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