Rockaway borough is located in Morris County New Jersey. Rockaway borough has a 2024 population of 6,609. Rockaway borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually and its population has increased by 0.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,581 in 2020.
The average household income in Rockaway borough is $133,280 with a poverty rate of 6.25%. The median age in Rockaway borough is 45.2 years: 43.3 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockaway borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,866 | 73.85% |
| Two or more races | 971 | 14.74% |
| Asian | 514 | 7.8% |
| Other race | 189 | 2.87% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,660 | 2.47 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 1,557 | 3.23 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Non Family | 931 | 1.2 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Female | 117 | 2.37 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Male | 55 | 2.65 | 100 | 0 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 2.03% |
| Associates Degree | 396 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,424 | 28.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 604 | 12.04% |
| High School Graduate | 1,148 | 22.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 165 | 3.29% |
| Some College | 1,178 | 23.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,389 | 3,287 | 1,497 |
| Hispanic | 978 | 978 | 285 |
| 2+ Races | 726 | 692 | 271 |
| Asian | 466 | 335 | 197 |
| Other Race | 112 | 112 | 16 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,117 | $100,718 | $78,068 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,250 | $146,989 | $92,536 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $25,284 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,293 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $70,701 | $73,115 | $66,186 |
| Some College | $47,189 | $46,418 | $59,464 |
$70,701
Average Earnings
$73,115
Average Male
$66,186
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.76% of Rockaway borough residents speak only English, while 29.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,309 | 199 | 15.2% |
| White | 4,449 | 196 | 4.41% |
| Other | 189 | 149 | 78.84% |
| Multiple | 971 | 67 | 6.9% |
6.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.44%
Male Poverty Rate
7.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockaway borough is Other, with 78.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockaway borough is White, with 4.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.5% |
| Some College | 2.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.54% |
| Male Employed | 2.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $150,764 | $166,700 |
| Households | $100,028 | $133,280 |
| Married Families | $159,718 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,872 | $69,921 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
61.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
148
Number of Veterans
123
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Korea | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 2.95% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 3.99% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 2.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.4%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.3%
Born in Rockaway borough
81.38%
Native Born
18.62%
Foreign Born
6.24%
Non Citizen
12.38%
Naturalized
81.38% of Rockaway borough residents were born in the United States, with 68.3% having been born in New Jersey. 6.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,674 | 13 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 6,661 | 13 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 6,648 | 13 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 6,635 | 13 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 6,622 | 13 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 6,609 | 13 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 6,596 | 13 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 6,583 | -17 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 6,600 | 19 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 6,581 | 309 | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 6,272 | -84 | -1.32% |
| 2018 | 6,356 | -57 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 6,413 | -18 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 6,431 | 6 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 6,425 | -7 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 6,432 | -28 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 6,460 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 6,464 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 6,462 | 19 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 6,443 | 0 | 0% |