Rockland County, New York's estimated 2024 population is 341,257 with a growth rate of 0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rockland County, New York is the 13th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 312,497 and has seen a growth of 9.2% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 343,507 | 450 | 0.13% |
| 2028 | 343,057 | 450 | 0.13% |
| 2027 | 342,607 | 450 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 342,157 | 450 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 341,707 | 450 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 341,257 | 450 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 340,807 | 450 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 340,357 | 571 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 339,786 | 2,419 | 0.72% |
| 2020 | 337,367 | 11,015 | 3.38% |
| 2019 | 326,352 | 696 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 325,656 | 1,056 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 324,600 | 1,369 | 0.42% |
| 2016 | 323,231 | 293 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 322,938 | 1,818 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 321,120 | 1,830 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 319,290 | 2,089 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 317,201 | 1,753 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 315,448 | 2,951 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 312,497 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 265,475 | 5,945 | 2.29% |
| 1980 | 259,530 | 29,627 | 12.89% |
| 1970 | 229,903 | 93,100 | 68.05% |
| 1960 | 136,803 | 47,527 | 53.24% |
| 1950 | 89,276 | 15,015 | 20.22% |
| 1940 | 74,261 | 14,662 | 24.6% |
| 1930 | 59,599 | 14,051 | 30.85% |
| 1920 | 45,548 | -1,325 | -2.83% |
| 1910 | 46,873 | 8,575 | 22.39% |
| 1900 | 38,298 | 3,136 | 8.92% |
| 1890 | 35,162 | 7,472 | 26.98% |
| 1880 | 27,690 | 2,477 | 9.82% |
| 1870 | 25,213 | 2,721 | 12.1% |
| 1860 | 22,492 | 5,530 | 32.6% |
| 1850 | 16,962 | 4,987 | 41.65% |
| 1840 | 11,975 | 2,587 | 27.56% |
| 1830 | 9,388 | 551 | 6.24% |
| 1820 | 8,837 | 1,079 | 13.91% |
| 1810 | 7,758 | 1,405 | 22.12% |
| 1800 | 6,353 | -337,154 | -98.15% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 225,889 | 66.96% |
| Black or African American | 38,683 | 11.47% |
| Other race | 28,598 | 8.48% |
| Two or more races | 22,717 | 6.73% |
| Asian | 20,566 | 6.1% |
| Native American | 835 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.01% |
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 | 102,579 | 3.22 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Married | 62,258 | 3.94 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Non Family | 24,871 | 1.19 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Female | 11,473 | 3.73 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Male | 3,977 | 3.26 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
3.78
Average Family Size
3.22
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12,870 | 6.17% |
| Associates Degree | 15,838 | 7.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 49,010 | 23.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 39,543 | 18.96% |
| High School Graduate | 46,050 | 22.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10,878 | 5.22% |
| Some College | 34,350 | 16.47% |
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 | 127,186 | 118,067 | 59,680 |
| Hispanic | 36,611 | 27,355 | 8,847 |
| Black | 26,170 | 22,390 | 8,434 |
| Other Race | 16,750 | 11,152 | 3,065 |
| Asian | 14,895 | 13,734 | 9,831 |
| 2+ Races | 12,763 | 10,948 | 4,158 |
| Native American | 505 | 332 | 126 |
| 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 | $76,992 | $87,427 | $64,941 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,162 | $118,533 | $90,907 |
| High School Graduate | $37,156 | $50,230 | $27,704 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,158 | $31,776 | $21,754 |
| Overall | $58,636 | $67,853 | $49,167 |
| Some College | $49,786 | $60,228 | $37,363 |
$58,636
Average Earnings
$67,853
Average Male
$49,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57% of Rockland County, New York residents speak only English, while 43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 23.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 206,827 | 36,267 | 17.53% |
| Hispanic | 61,718 | 9,890 | 16.02% |
| Other | 28,067 | 4,740 | 16.89% |
| Multiple | 22,387 | 3,349 | 14.96% |
| Black | 37,551 | 3,095 | 8.24% |
| Asian | 20,459 | 609 | 2.98% |
| Native | 811 | 104 | 12.82% |
15.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.39%
Male Poverty Rate
14.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockland County, New York is White, with 17.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockland County, New York is Asian, with 2.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.9% |
| High School | 15.45% |
| Some College | 10.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 19.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.63% |
| Male Employed | 6.72% |
| Female Employed | 6.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $125,645 | $160,506 |
| Households | $106,173 | $142,392 |
| Married Families | $137,435 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,207 | $76,598 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
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
7,707
Number of Veterans
7,155
Male Veterans
552
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,732 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,192 |
| Korea | 1,099 |
| First Gulf War | 697 |
| World War II | 295 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 3,641 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,579 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,173 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,000 |
| 18 to 34 | 314 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,084 | 3.84% |
| Hispanic | 854 | 1.99% |
| Black | 722 | 2.41% |
| 2+ Races | 357 | 2.41% |
| Other Race | 282 | 1.45% |
| Asian | 211 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 51 | 8.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
64.04%
Born in Rockland County, New York
79.31%
Native Born
20.69%
Foreign Born
7.76%
Non Citizen
12.93%
Naturalized
79.31% of Rockland County, New York residents were born in the United States, with 64.04% having been born in New York. 7.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.