Rockaway Beach, Missouri Population 2022
Rockaway Beach is a city located in Taney County Missouri. Rockaway Beach has a 2020 population of 863. Rockaway Beach is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually but its population has increased by 1.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 848 in 2010.
The average household income in Rockaway Beach is $48,284 with a poverty rate of 16.86%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $581 per month, and the median house value is $90,500. The median age in Rockaway Beach is 44.3 years, 45 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
Rockaway Beach Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockaway Beachwas:
- White: 87.84%
- Native American: 5.16%
- Two or more races: 4.01%
- Asian: 2.06%
- Other race: 0.92%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 766 | 87.84% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 5.16% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 18 | 2.06% |
| Some Other Race | 8 | 0.92% |
Rockaway Beach Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 416 | 2.1 | 59.4 |
| Non Family | 199 | 1.21 | 41.7 |
| Married | 168 | 3.04 | 83.9 |
| Female | 29 | 2.69 | 41.4 |
| Male | 20 | 2.1 | 55 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 3.06% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 5.96% |
| High School Graduate | 182 | 27.83% |
| Some College | 225 | 34.40% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 8.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 99 | 15.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 4.74% |
Rockaway Beach Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 550 | 498 | 93 |
| Native American | 45 | 45 | |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 17 |
| Asian | 18 | 11 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 9 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 70.83%.
Rockaway Beach Language by Age
Rockaway Beach Language
90.04% of Rockaway Beach residents speak only English, while 9.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.62% of the population.
Rockaway Beach Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 757 | 128 | 16.91% |
| Multiple | 35 | 19 | 54.29% |
| Other | NaN% |
16.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.01%
Male Poverty Rate
14.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rockaway Beach
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockaway Beach is White, with 16.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockaway Beach is Multiple, with 54.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.17%.
Rockaway Beach Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Rockaway Beach Married by Age and Sex
Rockaway Beach Marriage
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.
Rockaway Beach Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 15.25% |
| Native American | 30 | 66.67% |
Rockaway Beach Veterans by Education
2.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
37.61%
Born in Rockaway Beach
96.90%
Native Born
3.10%
Foreign Born
1.83%
Non Citizen
1.26%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.90% of Rockaway Beach residents were born in the United States, with 37.61% having been born in Missouri. 1.83% 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 | 863 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 865 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 867 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2019 | 869 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 871 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 869 | 4 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 865 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 2015 | 862 | 4 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 858 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 857 | 4 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 853 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2011 | 851 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 848 | 0.00% |