Demographics in Rockaway, NJ

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Rockaway?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

6,589

Male

3,492

53.0%

Female

3,097

47.0%

Median Age

45.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

73.8%

Black

0.7%

Hispanic

19.9%

Asian

7.8%

Two or More

14.7%

Other

2.9%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

30.8%

High School or Higher

48.2%

Foreign Born

18.6%

Veterans

2.3%

Married

52.8%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Rockaway, NJ has a population of 6,589 with a median age of 45.2. The racial makeup is 73.8% White, 19.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, 7.8% Asian. About 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 18.6%.