Rockaway Beach Population

2010–2026

810

2026 projection

4.5% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Rockaway Beach. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026810-60.74%
2025816-80.97%
2024824-60.72%
2023830-101.19%
2022840-50.59%
2021845-30.35%
2020848-212.42%
2019869-40.46%
2018873+30.34%
2017870+40.46%

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Rockaway Beach Demographics

49.2median age

Median age

Female47.8 yrs
Male51.3 yrs

Adults

633
184 seniors · 29%449 other adults

Sex

Female 50.8% · 386Male 49.2% · 374

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 8 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Rockaway Beach Income

$63,646median household income

Median household income

$63,646

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,567

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Rockaway Beach Marital Status

52% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married52%52%51%
Never married27%22%32%
Divorced13%17%9%
Widowed6%6%5%
Separated3%4%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201