Ramapo town is located in Rockland County New York. Ramapo town has a 2024 population of 153,846. Ramapo town is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 3.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 148,703 in 2020.
The average household income in Ramapo town is $115,193 with a poverty rate of 26.8%. The median age in Ramapo town is 25.5 years: 24.4 years for males, and 26.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ramapo town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107,088 | 72.08% |
| Black or African American | 19,086 | 12.85% |
| Other race | 11,383 | 7.66% |
| Two or more races | 6,505 | 4.38% |
| Asian | 4,071 | 2.74% |
| Native American | 394 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 38,295 | 3.82 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Married | 25,072 | 4.65 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Non Family | 7,770 | 1.19 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Female | 4,018 | 3.88 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Male | 1,435 | 3.46 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
4.4
Average Family Size
3.82
Average Household Size
54.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,779 | 9.01% |
| Associates Degree | 4,951 | 6.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,872 | 17.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,922 | 14.51% |
| High School Graduate | 20,043 | 26.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,319 | 7.07% |
| Some College | 14,380 | 19.11% |
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 | 46,767 | 41,066 | 15,777 |
| Black | 12,863 | 10,735 | 3,792 |
| Hispanic | 10,981 | 7,392 | 2,047 |
| Other Race | 6,628 | 3,813 | 888 |
| 2+ Races | 3,678 | 3,026 | 1,114 |
| Asian | 2,931 | 2,600 | 1,528 |
| Native American | 190 | 135 | 26 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,272 | $83,599 | $57,030 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,775 | $114,320 | $81,231 |
| High School Graduate | $28,188 | $40,185 | $22,255 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,993 | $30,532 | $18,462 |
| Overall | $46,267 | $54,328 | $36,647 |
| Some College | $46,146 | $53,741 | $34,320 |
$46,267
Average Earnings
$54,328
Average Male
$36,647
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.5% of Ramapo town residents speak only English, while 58.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 42.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 102,044 | 32,412 | 31.76% |
| Hispanic | 19,459 | 4,587 | 23.57% |
| Other | 11,204 | 3,001 | 26.79% |
| Black | 18,834 | 2,068 | 10.98% |
| Multiple | 6,436 | 668 | 10.38% |
| Asian | 4,043 | 236 | 5.84% |
| Native | 384 | 59 | 15.36% |
26.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.74%
Male Poverty Rate
25.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ramapo town is White, with 31.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ramapo town is Asian, with 5.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.26% |
| High School | 26.05% |
| Some College | 17.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.79% |
| Male Employed | 15.08% |
| Female Employed | 13.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,743 | $126,224 |
| Households | $80,955 | $115,193 |
| Married Families | $95,521 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,022 | $63,143 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,039
Number of Veterans
1,824
Male Veterans
215
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 754 |
| Korea | 409 |
| Second Gulf War | 296 |
| First Gulf War | 169 |
| World War II | 66 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,073 |
| 65 to 74 | 364 |
| 35 to 54 | 300 |
| 55 to 64 | 199 |
| 18 to 34 | 103 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,453 | 2.42% |
| Black | 325 | 2.22% |
| Hispanic | 129 | 1% |
| Asian | 114 | 3.42% |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 2.43% |
| Other Race | 36 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 8 | 3.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
68.69%
Born in Ramapo town
80.92%
Native Born
19.08%
Foreign Born
8.75%
Non Citizen
10.33%
Naturalized
80.92% of Ramapo town residents were born in the United States, with 68.69% having been born in New York. 8.75% 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 | 158,861 | 1,003 | 0.64% |
| 2028 | 157,858 | 1,003 | 0.64% |
| 2027 | 156,855 | 1,003 | 0.64% |
| 2026 | 155,852 | 1,003 | 0.65% |
| 2025 | 154,849 | 1,003 | 0.65% |
| 2024 | 153,846 | 1,003 | 0.66% |
| 2023 | 152,843 | 1,003 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 151,840 | 1,222 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 150,618 | 1,915 | 1.29% |
| 2020 | 148,703 | 11,060 | 8.04% |
| 2019 | 137,643 | 857 | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 136,786 | 1,199 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 135,587 | 1,060 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 134,527 | 998 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 133,529 | 1,692 | 1.28% |
| 2014 | 131,837 | 1,178 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 130,659 | 1,389 | 1.07% |
| 2012 | 129,270 | 1,307 | 1.02% |
| 2011 | 127,963 | 1,306 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 126,657 | 0 | 0% |