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 $75,658 with a poverty rate of 16.26%. The median age in Rockland town is 52.8 years: 51.1 years for males, and 56.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockland town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,796 | 84.14% |
| Two or more races | 424 | 12.76% |
| Asian | 59 | 1.78% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.93% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.33% |
| 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 | 1,577 | 2.09 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 742 | 1.16 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Married | 728 | 2.84 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Female | 93 | 3.48 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Male | 14 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
84.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 132 | 5.05% |
| Associates Degree | 379 | 14.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 346 | 13.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 296 | 11.32% |
| High School Graduate | 913 | 34.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 131 | 5.01% |
| Some College | 417 | 15.95% |
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 | 2,177 | 1,994 | 537 |
| Hispanic | 258 | 202 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 246 | 199 | 81 |
| Asian | 59 | 51 | 24 |
| Other Race | 31 | 13 | 0 |
| Black | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,531 | $0 | $36,591 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,250 | $0 | $118,333 |
| High School Graduate | $39,423 | $0 | $51,128 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,820 | $34,699 | $34,950 |
| Some College | $33,382 | $33,555 | $33,092 |
$34,820
Average Earnings
$34,699
Average Male
$34,950
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.64% of Rockland town residents speak only English, while 13.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,605 | 415 | 15.93% |
| Hispanic | 432 | 69 | 15.97% |
| Asian | 59 | 40 | 67.8% |
| Multiple | 392 | 35 | 8.93% |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 100% |
16.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.3%
Male Poverty Rate
20.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockland town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockland town is Multiple, with 8.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.78% |
| High School | 33.41% |
| Some College | 7.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 6.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,375 | $96,034 |
| Households | $41,776 | $75,658 |
| Married Families | $77,770 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,786 | $49,614 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
64
Number of Veterans
62
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Korea | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 2.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
70.36%
Born in Rockland town
89.62%
Native Born
10.38%
Foreign Born
2.77%
Non Citizen
7.61%
Naturalized
89.62% of Rockland town residents were born in the United States, with 70.36% having been born in New York. 2.77% 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% |