Rockland town is located in Sullivan County New York. Rockland town has a 2024 population of 3,329. Rockland town is currently declining at a rate of -0.03% annually but its population has increased by 1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,285 in 2020.
The average household income in Rockland town is $78,543 with a poverty rate of 11.76%. The median age in Rockland town is 51.9 years: 49.4 years for males, and 53 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockland town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,807 | 84.62% |
| Two or more races | 422 | 12.72% |
| Asian | 39 | 1.18% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,563 | 2.1 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 754 | 1.11 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Married | 623 | 2.92 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Female | 149 | 3.41 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Male | 37 | 3.32 | 100 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
85.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 137 | 5.5% |
| Associates Degree | 341 | 13.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 454 | 18.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 234 | 9.4% |
| High School Graduate | 845 | 33.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 3.13% |
| Some College | 400 | 16.07% |
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 | 2,127 | 1,942 | 600 |
| 2+ Races | 218 | 210 | 58 |
| Hispanic | 182 | 168 | 16 |
| Asian | 39 | 39 | 25 |
| Other Race | 30 | 16 | 0 |
| Black | 17 | 9 | 5 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $57,984 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,036 | $0 | $88,393 |
| High School Graduate | $19,861 | $0 | $22,118 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $64,911 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,403 | $35,329 | $33,715 |
| Some College | $34,384 | $35,329 | $33,681 |
$34,403
Average Earnings
$35,329
Average Male
$33,715
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.17% of Rockland town residents speak only English, while 11.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,638 | 326 | 12.36% |
| Hispanic | 369 | 31 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 39 | 21 | 53.85% |
| Black | 17 | 12 | 70.59% |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 100% |
11.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.76%
Male Poverty Rate
13.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockland town is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockland town is Hispanic, with 8.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.96% |
| Some College | 6.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,142 | $98,129 |
| Households | $49,010 | $78,543 |
| Married Families | $76,335 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,344 | $52,859 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
134
Number of Veterans
118
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 88 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 75+ | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 134 | 5.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
0%
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
71.12%
Born in Rockland town
90.87%
Native Born
9.13%
Foreign Born
2.26%
Non Citizen
6.87%
Naturalized
90.87% of Rockland town residents were born in the United States, with 71.12% having been born in New York. 2.26% 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 | 3,324 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2028 | 3,325 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2027 | 3,326 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2026 | 3,327 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2025 | 3,328 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2024 | 3,329 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2023 | 3,330 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2022 | 3,331 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2021 | 3,332 | 47 | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 3,285 | -400 | -10.85% |
| 2019 | 3,685 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 3,684 | 6 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 3,678 | 23 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 3,655 | 70 | 1.95% |
| 2015 | 3,585 | -49 | -1.35% |
| 2014 | 3,634 | -73 | -1.97% |
| 2013 | 3,707 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 3,710 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 3,720 | -28 | -0.75% |
| 2010 | 3,748 | 0 | 0% |