Rockaway Beach Population

2010–2026

1,455

2026 projection

0.1% since 2020 (decrease)

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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.
20261,45500.00%
20251,455-10.07%
20241,456-10.07%
20231,457-30.21%
20221,460-161.08%
20211,476+201.37%
20201,456+372.61%
20191,419+221.57%
20181,397+110.79%
20171,386+221.61%

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Rockaway Beach Demographics

52.7median age

Median age

Female54.1 yrs
Male52.4 yrs

Adults

1,284
499 seniors · 39%785 other adults

Sex

Female 53.9% · 842Male 46.1% · 720

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 16 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

$53,872median household income

Median household income

$53,872

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$39,444

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.3%

About 1 in 9 residents

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

Rockaway Beach Marital Status

41% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married41%48%35%
Never married29%35%23%
Divorced12%8%15%
Widowed11%3%18%
Separated7%6%9%

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