Rockland County, New York Population 2022
Rockland County, New York's estimated population is 326,590 with a growth rate of 0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rockland County, New York is the 14th largest county in New York. The 2010 Population was 312,499 and has seen a growth of 4.51% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 326,590 | 267 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 326,323 | 267 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 326,056 | 267 | 0.08% |
| 2019 | 325,789 | 267 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 325,522 | 900 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 324,622 | 1,364 | 0.42% |
| 2016 | 323,258 | 339 | 0.10% |
| 2015 | 322,919 | 1,800 | 0.56% |
| 2014 | 321,119 | 1,835 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 319,284 | 2,088 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 317,196 | 1,744 | 0.55% |
| 2011 | 315,452 | 2,953 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 312,499 | 47,024 | 17.71% |
| 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 | 24.60% |
| 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 | 12.10% |
| 1860 | 22,492 | 5,530 | 32.60% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 229,240 | 70.66% |
| Black or African American | 39,845 | 12.28% |
| Some Other Race | 26,993 | 8.32% |
| Asian | 19,099 | 5.89% |
| Two or More Races | 8,694 | 2.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 524 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.01% |
Rockland County, New York Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 100,438 | 3.17 | 68.3 |
| Married | 60,658 | 3.88 | 76.2 |
| Non Family | 25,501 | 1.23 | 55.3 |
| Female | 10,214 | 3.64 | 57.6 |
| Male | 4,065 | 3.42 | 58.7 |
3.74
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11,197 | 5.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12,811 | 6.29% |
| High School Graduate | 45,877 | 22.53% |
| Some College | 33,580 | 16.49% |
| Associates Degree | 16,472 | 8.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45,648 | 22.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 38,006 | 18.67% |
Rockland County, New York Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 128,156 | 118,894 | 58,934 |
| Hispanic | 33,248 | 23,378 | 7,171 |
| Black | 26,559 | 23,021 | 7,431 |
| Other Race | 15,626 | 9,604 | 2,341 |
| Asian | 14,142 | 12,963 | 9,201 |
| 2+ Races | 3,770 | 3,227 | 1,665 |
| Native American | 410 | 357 | 69 |
| Islander | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.77%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.06%.
$51,274
Average Earnings
$58,506
Average Male
$43,341
Average Female
Rockland County, New York Language by Age
Rockland County, New York Language
60.47% of Rockland County, New York residents speak only English, while 39.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 20.44% of the population.
Rockland County, New York Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 202,882 | 30,312 | 14.94% |
| Hispanic | 56,334 | 9,884 | 17.55% |
| Other | 5,253 | NaN% | |
| Black | 38,891 | 3,765 | 9.68% |
| Multiple | 8,518 | 1,169 | 13.72% |
| Asian | 18,922 | 499 | 2.64% |
| Native | 498 | 64 | 12.85% |
13.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.73%
Male Poverty Rate
14.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rockland County, New York
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockland County, New York is Hispanic, with 17.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockland County, New York is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.43%.
Rockland County, New York Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Rockland County, New York Married by Age and Sex
Rockland County, New York Marriage
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 35-44.
Rockland County, New York Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,221 | 4.42% |
| Black | 989 | 3.22% |
| Hispanic | 855 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 200 | 1.28% |
| Other Race | 179 | 0.97% |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 24 | 5.39% |
Rockland County, New York Veterans by Education
3.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
64.30%
Born in Rockland County, New York
79.07%
Native Born
20.93%
Foreign Born
8.57%
Non Citizen
12.36%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.07% of Rockland County, New York residents were born in the United States, with 64.30% having been born in New York. 8.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
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