East Rockaway, New York Population 2022
East Rockaway is a city located in Nassau County New York. East Rockaway has a 2020 population of 9,772. East Rockaway is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,776 in 2010.
The average household income in East Rockaway is $126,424 with a poverty rate of 4.57%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,679 per month, and the median house value is $470,600. The median age in East Rockaway is 42.8 years, 38.5 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
East Rockaway Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Rockawaywas:
- White: 86.43%
- Asian: 4.58%
- Black or African American: 4.46%
- Other race: 2.37%
- Two or more races: 2.15%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,484 | 86.43% |
| Asian | 450 | 4.58% |
| Black or African American | 438 | 4.46% |
| Some Other Race | 233 | 2.37% |
| Two or More Races | 211 | 2.15% |
East Rockaway Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,826 | 2.52 | 75 |
| Married | 2,093 | 3.35 | 86.1 |
| Non Family | 1,355 | 1.09 | 61.1 |
| Female | 277 | 3.2 | 62.1 |
| Male | 101 | 2.67 | 68.3 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 267 | 3.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 182 | 2.51% |
| High School Graduate | 1,714 | 23.68% |
| Some College | 888 | 12.27% |
| Associates Degree | 764 | 10.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,882 | 26.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,540 | 21.28% |
East Rockaway Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,801 | 5,492 | 2,937 |
| Hispanic | 740 | 645 | 290 |
| Black | 337 | 337 | 44 |
| Asian | 310 | 279 | 141 |
| Other Race | 233 | 210 | 74 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 50.63%.
$63,036
Average Earnings
$75,052
Average Male
$51,875
Average Female
East Rockaway Language by Age
East Rockaway Language
83.29% of East Rockaway residents speak only English, while 16.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.53% of the population.
East Rockaway Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,737 | 225 | 2.91% |
| Hispanic | 1,052 | 157 | 14.92% |
| Other | 136 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 450 | 39 | 8.67% |
| Multiple | 211 | 15 | 7.11% |
| Black | 411 | 9 | 2.19% |
4.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.61%
Male Poverty Rate
5.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in East Rockaway
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Rockaway is Hispanic, with 14.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Rockaway is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.62%.
East Rockaway Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.6%
Male Marriage Rate
53.5%
Female Marriage Rate
East Rockaway Married by Age and Sex
East Rockaway Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
East Rockaway Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 3.28% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 2.97% |
East Rockaway Veterans by Education
7.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.45%
Born in East Rockaway
90.55%
Native Born
9.45%
Foreign Born
2.17%
Non Citizen
7.28%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.55% of East Rockaway residents were born in the United States, with 85.45% having been born in New York. 2.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9,772 | -14 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 9,786 | -14 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 9,800 | -14 | -0.14% |
| 2019 | 9,814 | -14 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 9,828 | 24 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 9,804 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 9,795 | -15 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 9,810 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 9,819 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 9,812 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 9,808 | 12 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 9,796 | 20 | 0.20% |
| 2010 | 9,776 | -638 | -0.63% |
| 2000 | 10,414 | 262 | 0.26% |
| 1990 | 10,152 | -765 | -0.72% |
| 1980 | 10,917 | -878 | -0.77% |
| 1970 | 11,795 | 1,074 | 0.96% |
| 1960 | 10,721 | 2,751 | 3.01% |
| 1950 | 7,970 | 2,360 | 3.57% |
| 1940 | 5,610 | 1,270 | 2.60% |
| 1930 | 4,340 | 0.00% |