East Rockaway Population

1880–2026

10,099

2026 projection

0% since 2020 (increase)

02K4K6K8K10K12K18801900192019401960198020002020

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 East Rockaway. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,099+30.03%
202510,096-110.11%
202410,107+390.39%
202310,068-50.05%
202210,073-340.34%
202110,107+130.13%
202010,094+2752.80%
20199,819-90.09%
20189,828+240.24%
20179,804+80.08%

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East Rockaway Demographics

41.5median age

Median age

Female39.8 yrs
Male44.6 yrs

Adults

7,887
1,722 seniors · 22%6,165 other adults

Sex

Female 56.8% · 5,720Male 43.2% · 4,357

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 101 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

East Rockaway Income

$124,929median household income

Median household income

$124,929

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$82,205

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

2.6%

About 1 in 39 residents

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

East Rockaway Marital Status

47% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married47%54%42%
Never married38%38%37%
Divorced5%2%8%
Widowed7%2%11%
Separated2%3%2%

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