Rockaway borough, NJ Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Rockaway borough?

Per Capita income in Rockaway borough is $51,856.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Rockaway borough?

Median Family Income in Rockaway borough is $115,242.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Rockaway borough?

Median Household Income in Rockaway borough is $93,750.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in Rockaway borough?

Income or Wage Gap in Rockaway borough is 11.7%.Women in Rockaway borough earn 88.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rockaway borough?

Inequality or Gini Index in Rockaway borough is 0.47.

Q: What is the Total Population of Rockaway borough?

Total Population of Rockaway borough is 6,589.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Rockaway borough?

Total Male Population of Rockaway borough is 3,429.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Rockaway borough?

Total Female Population of Rockaway borough is 3,160.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rockaway borough?

There are 108.51 Males per 100 Females in Rockaway borough.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rockaway borough?

There are 92.16 Females per 100 Males in Rockaway borough.

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Overview Zip Codes Area Codes Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Rockaway borough Overview

$51,856

PER CAPITA INCOME

$115,242

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$93,750

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

11.7%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

88.3¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.47

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

6,589

TOTAL POPULATION

3,429

MALE POPULATION

3,160

FEMALE POPULATION

108.51

MALES / 100 FEMALES

92.16

FEMALES / 100 MALES

42.1

MEDIAN AGE

3.2

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.5

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

4,166

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

75.4%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

9.1%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Rockaway borough Area Codes

862, 973

Income in Rockaway borough

Income Overview in Rockaway borough

Per Capita Income in Rockaway borough is $51,856, while median incomes of families and households are $115,242 and $93,750 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	6,589	$51,856
Median Family Income	1,634	$115,242
Mean Family Income	1,634	$158,473
Median Household Income	2,641	$93,750
Mean Household Income	2,641	$126,361
Income Deficit	1,634	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	6,589	11.68%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	6,589	88.32¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	6,589	0.47

Earnings by Sex in Rockaway borough

Average Earnings in Rockaway borough are $58,068, $52,279 for men and $59,196 for women, a difference of 11.7%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	2,399 (58.2%)	$52,279
Female	1,725 (41.8%)	$59,196
Total	4,124 (100.0%)	$58,068

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rockaway borough

The most common earnings brackets in Rockaway borough are $100,000+ for men (610 | 25.4%) and $100,000+ for women (365 | 21.2%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	78 (3.3%)	20 (1.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999	109 (4.5%)	19 (1.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499	46 (1.9%)	5 (0.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999	109 (4.5%)	62 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	127 (7.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999	144 (6.0%)	154 (8.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	52 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	40 (1.7%)	55 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499	90 (3.7%)	18 (1.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	22 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999	159 (6.6%)	99 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999	135 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999	2 (0.1%)	48 (2.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999	21 (0.9%)	30 (1.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999	220 (9.2%)	23 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999	51 (2.1%)	27 (1.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999	99 (4.1%)	188 (10.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999	236 (9.8%)	81 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	250 (10.4%)	330 (19.1%)
$100,000+	610 (25.4%)	365 (21.2%)
Total	2,399 (100.0%)	1,725 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rockaway borough

Average earnings in Rockaway borough are $70,221 for men and $66,332 for women, a difference of 5.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $153,790, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $46,198. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $107,923, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $57,246.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	-	-
College or Associate's Degree	$46,198	$57,246
Bachelor's Degree	$95,645	$79,583
Graduate Degree	$153,790	$107,923
Total	$70,221	$66,332

Family Income in Rockaway borough

Family Income Brackets in Rockaway borough

According to the Rockaway borough family income data, there are 381 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.3% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	20	1.2%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	42	2.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	75	4.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	127	7.8%
$50,000 to $74,999	190	11.6%
$75,000 to $99,999	245	15.0%
$100,000 to $149,999	239	14.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	315	19.3%
$200,000+	381	23.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rockaway borough

4-person families (331 | 20.3%) account for the highest median family income in Rockaway borough with $185,074 per family, while 2-person families (626 | 38.3%) have the highest median income of $49,241 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	626 (38.3%)	$98,482
3-Person Families	413 (25.3%)	$143,480
4-Person Families	331 (20.3%)	$185,074
5-Person Families	207 (12.7%)	$165,060
6-Person Families	57 (3.5%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	1,634 (100.0%)	$115,242

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rockaway borough

The median family income in Rockaway borough is $115,242, with families comprising 3+ earners (240) having the highest median family income of $183,611, while families with no earners (101) have the lowest median family income of $68,482, accounting for 14.7% and 6.2% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	101 (6.2%)	$68,482
1 Earner	485 (29.7%)	$98,460
2 Earners	808 (49.4%)	$158,167
3+ Earners	240 (14.7%)	$183,611
Total	1,634 (100.0%)	$115,242

Household Income in Rockaway borough

Household Income Brackets in Rockaway borough

With 510 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Rockaway borough, accounting for 19.3% of all households. In contrast, only 53 households (2.0%) fall into the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	58	2.2%
$10,000 to $14,999	85	3.2%
$15,000 to $24,999	53	2.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	267	10.1%
$35,000 to $49,999	364	13.8%
$50,000 to $74,999	362	13.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	320	12.1%
$100,000 to $149,999	306	11.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	317	12.0%
$200,000+	510	19.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rockaway borough

The median household income in Rockaway borough is $93,750, with the highest median household income of $112,898 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 705 households (26.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 113 households (4.3%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	113 (4.3%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	705 (26.7%)	$112,898
45 to 64 Years	1,195 (45.3%)	$103,199
65+ Years	628 (23.8%)	$69,194
Total	2,641 (100.0%)	$93,750

Poverty in Rockaway borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockaway borough

With 5.2% poverty level for males and 8.9% for females among the residents of Rockaway borough, 75 year old and over males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 47 males (37.0%) and 64 females (37.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	64 (37.9%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	22 (10.5%)	17 (16.2%)
12 to 14 Years	18 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	38 (10.4%)	80 (24.8%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	24 (11.4%)
35 to 44 Years	20 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	20 (3.5%)	47 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years	14 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	47 (37.0%)	48 (18.9%)
Total	179 (5.2%)	280 (8.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockaway borough

According to the poverty statistics in Rockaway borough, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	92 (100.0%)	105 (62.1%)
5 Years	43 (100.0%)	67 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	188 (89.5%)	88 (83.8%)
12 to 14 Years	90 (83.3%)	185 (100.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	85 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years	130 (100.0%)	73 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	327 (89.6%)	243 (75.2%)
25 to 34 Years	493 (100.0%)	186 (88.6%)
35 to 44 Years	419 (95.4%)	399 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	436 (100.0%)	500 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years	560 (96.6%)	577 (92.5%)
65 to 74 Years	392 (96.6%)	166 (100.0%)
75 Years and over	80 (63.0%)	206 (81.1%)
Total	3,250 (94.8%)	2,880 (91.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rockaway borough

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rockaway borough show that 1.4% or 20 of the total 1,433 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 35.1%, comprising of 20 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	776 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	600 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	37 (64.9%)	20 (35.1%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,413 (98.6%)	20 (1.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rockaway borough

According to the poverty data in Rockaway borough, 43.7% or 38 single-father households and 4.4% or 5 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (67.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (6.4%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	38 (67.9%)	5 (6.4%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	38 (43.7%)	5 (4.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rockaway borough

The poverty data for Rockaway borough shows that 20 of the married-couple family households (1.4%) and 43 of the single-parent households (21.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (35.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 household (32.1%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	43 (32.1%)
3 or 4 Children	20 (35.1%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	20 (1.4%)	43 (21.4%)

Race in Rockaway borough

The most populous races in Rockaway borough are White / Caucasian (5,193 | 78.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1,346 | 20.4%), and Two or more Races (651 | 9.9%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	512	7.8%
Black / African American	51	0.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	1,346	20.4%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	5,193	78.8%
Two or more Races	651	9.9%
Some other Race	182	2.8%
Total	6,589	100.0%

Ancestry in Rockaway borough

The most populous ancestries reported in Rockaway borough are Italian (1,355 | 20.6%), Irish (1,133 | 17.2%), German (1,022 | 15.5%), English (647 | 9.8%), and South American (398 | 6.0%), together accounting for 69.1% of all Rockaway borough residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	205	3.1%
Arab	32	0.5%
Armenian	12	0.2%
Brazilian	69	1.1%
Burmese	52	0.8%
Canadian	55	0.8%
Central American	136	2.1%
Chilean	25	0.4%
Colombian	50	0.8%
Czechoslovakian	32	0.5%
Dominican	314	4.8%
Dutch	45	0.7%
Eastern European	37	0.6%
English	647	9.8%
European	120	1.8%
French	206	3.1%
French Canadian	37	0.6%
German	1,022	15.5%
Greek	24	0.4%
Guatemalan	20	0.3%
Honduran	102	1.5%
Hungarian	49	0.7%
Indian (Asian)	140	2.1%
Irish	1,133	17.2%
Italian	1,355	20.6%
Jamaican	23	0.4%
Korean	104	1.6%
Lithuanian	21	0.3%
Norwegian	15	0.2%
Pakistani	8	0.1%
Peruvian	31	0.5%
Polish	181	2.8%
Puerto Rican	396	6.0%
Romanian	11	0.2%
Russian	122	1.8%
Salvadoran	14	0.2%
Scandinavian	18	0.3%
Scotch-Irish	211	3.2%
Scottish	122	1.8%
South American	398	6.0%
Sri Lankan	45	0.7%
Swedish	13	0.2%
Syrian	32	0.5%
Thai	228	3.5%
Ukrainian	74	1.1%
Uruguayan	130	2.0%
Venezuelan	162	2.5%
Welsh	81	1.2%
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Immigrants in Rockaway borough

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rockaway borough came from Latin America (691 | 10.5%), Asia (460 | 7.0%), Caribbean (290 | 4.4%), South America (242 | 3.7%), and Dominican Republic (224 | 3.4%), together accounting for 28.9% of all Rockaway borough residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Asia	460	7.0%
Brazil	34	0.5%
Canada	52	0.8%
Caribbean	290	4.4%
Central America	159	2.4%
China	92	1.4%
Colombia	27	0.4%
Costa Rica	23	0.4%
Dominica	43	0.6%
Dominican Republic	224	3.4%
Eastern Asia	92	1.4%
Eastern Europe	57	0.9%
El Salvador	14	0.2%
Europe	136	2.1%
Greece	24	0.4%
Guatemala	20	0.3%
Honduras	102	1.5%
Hong Kong	40	0.6%
India	199	3.0%
Ireland	8	0.1%
Italy	28	0.4%
Jamaica	23	0.4%
Kuwait	8	0.1%
Latin America	691	10.5%
Malaysia	100	1.5%
Northern Europe	8	0.1%
Philippines	36	0.5%
Poland	46	0.7%
Portugal	19	0.3%
Romania	11	0.2%
South America	242	3.7%
South Central Asia	207	3.1%
South Eastern Asia	153	2.3%
Southern Europe	71	1.1%
Sri Lanka	8	0.1%
Venezuela	181	2.8%
Vietnam	17	0.3%
Western Asia	8	0.1%
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Sex and Age in Rockaway borough

The most populous age groups in Rockaway borough are 55 to 59 Years (440 | 12.8%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (484 | 15.3%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	92 (2.7%)	169 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years	145 (4.2%)	145 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years	216 (6.3%)	212 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years	220 (6.4%)	158 (5.0%)
20 to 24 Years	275 (8.0%)	323 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Years	260 (7.6%)	83 (2.6%)
30 to 34 Years	233 (6.8%)	127 (4.0%)
35 to 39 Years	207 (6.0%)	255 (8.1%)
40 to 44 Years	232 (6.8%)	144 (4.6%)
45 to 49 Years	152 (4.4%)	332 (10.5%)
50 to 54 Years	284 (8.3%)	168 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years	440 (12.8%)	140 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years	140 (4.1%)	484 (15.3%)
65 to 69 Years	151 (4.4%)	115 (3.6%)
70 to 74 Years	255 (7.4%)	51 (1.6%)
75 to 79 Years	31 (0.9%)	128 (4.1%)
80 to 84 Years	24 (0.7%)	69 (2.2%)
85 Years and over	72 (2.1%)	57 (1.8%)
Total	3,429 (100.0%)	3,160 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rockaway borough

Median Family Size in Rockaway borough

The median family size in Rockaway borough is 3.20 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,433 | 87.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.29 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (87 | 5.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.32 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	1,433 (87.7%)	3.29
Single Male/Father	87 (5.3%)	2.32
Single Female/Mother	114 (7.0%)	2.65
Total Families	1,634 (100.0%)	3.20

Median Household Size in Rockaway borough

The median household size in Rockaway borough is 2.49 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,433 | 54.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.32 persons per household. non-family households (1,007 | 38.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	1,433 (54.3%)	3.32
Single Male/Father	87 (3.3%)	2.70
Single Female/Mother	114 (4.3%)	2.65
Non-family	1,007 (38.1%)	1.26
Total Households	2,641 (100.0%)	2.49

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rockaway borough

Out of a total of 2,641 households in Rockaway borough, 1,634 (61.9%) are family households, while 1,007 (38.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 626, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 809.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	809 (30.6%)
2-Person Households	626 (23.7%)	151 (5.7%)
3-Person Households	375 (14.2%)	47 (1.8%)
4-Person Households	369 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	158 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	106 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,634 (61.9%)	1,007 (38.1%)

Female Fertility in Rockaway borough

Fertility by Age in Rockaway borough

Average fertility rate in Rockaway borough is 16.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
35 to 50 years	23 (100.0%)	31.0
Total	23 (100.0%)	16.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rockaway borough

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Rockaway borough

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rockaway borough

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	23 (100.0%)	202.0
Total	23 (100.0%)	16.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rockaway borough

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Rockaway borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Rockaway borough

Among the 3,694 employed individuals in Rockaway borough, private company employees (2,631 | 71.2%), local government employees (327 | 8.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (257 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	2,631	71.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	108	2.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	106	2.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations	257	7.0%
Local Government Employees	327	8.8%
State Government Employees	17	0.5%
Federal Government Employees	248	6.7%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	3,694	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rockaway borough

According to the labor force statistics for Rockaway borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,525), 75.4% or 4,166 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.1% or 379 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 598 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 46.0% or 29 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	63 (21.5%)	29 (46.0%)
20 to 24 Years	598 (100.0%)	88 (14.7%)
25 to 29 Years	329 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	324 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	825 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	844 (90.2%)	51 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years	537 (92.6%)	212 (39.5%)
60 to 64 Years	374 (59.9%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	270 (47.2%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	4,166 (75.4%)	379 (9.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rockaway borough

According to labor force statistics for Rockaway borough, 87.8% of individuals (3,232) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,681) are in the labor force, with 8.1% or 262 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 197 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.8% or 243 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	197 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	393 (71.8%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	942 (82.6%)	294 (25.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	1,701 (94.7%)	22 (1.2%)
Total	3,232 (87.8%)	298 (8.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rockaway borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rockaway borough are Management (530 | 14.0%), Community & Social Service (509 | 13.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (341 | 9.0%), Education Instruction & Library (267 | 7.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (237 | 6.3%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rockaway borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (78.2%), and Business & Financial (71.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (94.3%), and Legal Services & Support (72.1%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	282 (53.2%)	248 (46.8%)
Business & Financial	145 (71.1%)	59 (28.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	225 (66.0%)	116 (34.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	104 (78.2%)	29 (21.8%)
Architecture & Engineering	68 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	53 (37.9%)	87 (62.1%)
Community & Social Service	153 (30.1%)	356 (69.9%)
Education, Arts & Media	2 (5.7%)	33 (94.3%)
Legal Services & Support	19 (27.9%)	49 (72.1%)
Education Instruction & Library	85 (31.8%)	182 (68.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	47 (33.8%)	92 (66.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	125 (52.7%)	112 (47.3%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	112 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	930 (51.1%)	891 (48.9%)
Total (Overall)	2,079 (54.9%)	1,705 (45.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rockaway borough are Cleaning & Maintenance (221 | 5.8%), Healthcare Support (211 | 5.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (144 | 3.8%), Security & Protection (88 | 2.3%), and Personal Care & Service (64 | 1.7%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rockaway borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (86.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (85.1%), and Security & Protection (81.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (64.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (27.8%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	211 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	72 (81.8%)	16 (18.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention	49 (86.0%)	8 (14.0%)
Law Enforcement	23 (74.2%)	8 (25.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving	104 (72.2%)	40 (27.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	188 (85.1%)	33 (14.9%)
Personal Care & Service	23 (35.9%)	41 (64.1%)
Total (Category)	387 (53.2%)	341 (46.8%)
Total (Overall)	2,079 (54.9%)	1,705 (45.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rockaway borough are Office & Administration (383 | 10.1%), and Sales & Related (379 | 10.0%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	270 (71.2%)	109 (28.8%)
Office & Administration	124 (32.4%)	259 (67.6%)
Total (Category)	394 (51.7%)	368 (48.3%)
Total (Overall)	2,079 (54.9%)	1,705 (45.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rockaway borough are Construction & Extraction (167 | 4.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5 | 0.1%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	154 (92.2%)	13 (7.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	154 (89.5%)	18 (10.5%)
Total (Overall)	2,079 (54.9%)	1,705 (45.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rockaway borough are Production (144 | 3.8%), Transportation (119 | 3.1%), and Material Moving (38 | 1.0%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	68 (47.2%)	76 (52.8%)
Transportation	108 (90.8%)	11 (9.2%)
Material Moving	38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	214 (71.1%)	87 (28.9%)
Total (Overall)	2,079 (54.9%)	1,705 (45.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rockaway borough

Employment Industries in Rockaway borough

The major employment industries in Rockaway borough include Health Care & Social Assistance (620 | 16.4%), Manufacturing (493 | 13.0%), Retail Trade (395 | 10.4%), Transportation & Warehousing (388 | 10.2%), and Educational Services (369 | 9.8%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Rockaway borough

The Rockaway borough industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (80.9%), Educational Services (77.0%), and Manufacturing (71.8%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	140 (83.8%)	27 (16.2%)
Manufacturing	139 (28.2%)	354 (71.8%)
Wholesale Trade	90 (55.6%)	72 (44.4%)
Retail Trade	303 (76.7%)	92 (23.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing	361 (93.0%)	27 (7.0%)
Utilities	38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	17 (39.5%)	26 (60.5%)
Finance & Insurance	139 (64.1%)	78 (35.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	35 (87.5%)	5 (12.5%)
Professional & Scientific	206 (67.5%)	99 (32.5%)
Enterprise Management	25 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	20 (19.1%)	85 (80.9%)
Educational Services	85 (23.0%)	284 (77.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	199 (32.1%)	421 (67.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	37 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	46 (53.5%)	40 (46.5%)
Public Administration	95 (85.6%)	16 (14.4%)
Total	2,079 (54.9%)	1,705 (45.1%)

Education in Rockaway borough

School Enrollment in Rockaway borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,639 students in Rockaway borough are college / undergraduate (429 | 26.2%), middle school (408 | 24.9%), and high school (273 | 16.7%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	102	6.2%
Kindergarten	128	7.8%
Elementary School	141	8.6%
Middle School	408	24.9%
High School	273	16.7%
College / Undergraduate	429	26.2%
Graduate / Professional	158	9.6%
Total	1,639	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rockaway borough

Out of a total of 1,639 students who are enrolled in schools in Rockaway borough, 325 (19.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,314 (80.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 76 (93.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 393 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	5 (6.2%)	76 (93.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old	277 (95.5%)	13 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	393 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	288 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	243 (69.0%)	109 (31.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	23 (29.5%)	55 (70.5%)
35 Years and over	59 (45.0%)	72 (55.0%)
Total	1,314 (80.2%)	325 (19.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rockaway borough

Business (359 | 17.0%), arts & humanities (275 | 13.0%), education (240 | 11.3%), science & technology (218 | 10.3%), and literature & languages (166 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 2,118 individuals in Rockaway borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	93	4.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	112	5.3%
Physical & Health Sciences	64	3.0%
Psychology	140	6.6%
Social Sciences	132	6.2%
Engineering	145	6.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies	24	1.1%
Science & Technology	218	10.3%
Business	359	17.0%
Education	240	11.3%
Literature & Languages	166	7.8%
Liberal Arts & History	39	1.8%
Visual & Performing Arts	92	4.3%
Communications	19	0.9%
Arts & Humanities	275	13.0%
Total	2,118	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rockaway borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rockaway borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rockaway borough are males with 2 vehicles (681, accounting for 33.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (701, making up 41.7%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	31 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	499 (24.3%)	240 (14.7%)
2 Vehicles	681 (33.1%)	701 (43.0%)
3 Vehicles	398 (19.4%)	441 (27.0%)
4 Vehicles	338 (16.4%)	176 (10.8%)
5 or more Vehicles	110 (5.3%)	73 (4.5%)
Total	2,057 (100.0%)	1,631 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rockaway borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rockaway borough are 30 to 34 minutes (945 commuters, 29.8%), 5 to 9 minutes (512 commuters, 16.1%), and 25 to 29 minutes (315 commuters, 9.9%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	2	0.1%
5 to 9 Minutes	512	16.1%
10 to 14 Minutes	278	8.8%
15 to 19 Minutes	311	9.8%
20 to 24 Minutes	246	7.7%
25 to 29 Minutes	315	9.9%
30 to 34 Minutes	945	29.8%
35 to 39 Minutes	119	3.7%
40 to 44 Minutes	34	1.1%
45 to 59 Minutes	170	5.4%
60 to 89 Minutes	173	5.4%
90 or more Minutes	69	2.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Rockaway borough

The most common commute times in Rockaway borough are 30 to 34 minutes (465 commuters, 25.8%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (480 commuters, 34.9%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes	326 (18.1%)	186 (13.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes	116 (6.4%)	162 (11.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes	230 (12.8%)	81 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes	113 (6.3%)	133 (9.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes	145 (8.1%)	170 (12.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes	465 (25.8%)	480 (34.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes	114 (6.3%)	5 (0.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes	23 (1.3%)	11 (0.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes	94 (5.2%)	76 (5.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes	116 (6.4%)	57 (4.2%)
90 or more Minutes	56 (3.1%)	13 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rockaway borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rockaway borough are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (252, 14.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (333, 24.2%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	252 (14.0%)	11 (0.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	94 (5.2%)	62 (4.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	69 (3.8%)	27 (2.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	79 (4.4%)	41 (3.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	94 (5.2%)	98 (7.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	246 (13.7%)	103 (7.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	135 (7.5%)	333 (24.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	228 (12.7%)	242 (17.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	91 (5.1%)	109 (7.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	107 (5.9%)	134 (9.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	109 (6.1%)	5 (0.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	49 (2.7%)	22 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	30 (1.7%)	168 (12.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	217 (12.1%)	19 (1.4%)
Total	1,800 (100.0%)	1,374 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rockaway borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Rockaway borough

Of the total 2,641 dwellings in Rockaway borough, owner-occupied units account for 1,612 (61.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,029 (39.0%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	1,612	61.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	1,029	39.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units	2,641	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rockaway borough

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	809	30.6%
2-Person Household	777	29.4%
3-Person Household	422	16.0%
4+ Person Household	633	24.0%
Total Housing Units	2,641	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rockaway borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	326 (40.3%)	483 (59.7%)
2-Person Household	408 (52.5%)	369 (47.5%)
3-Person Household	340 (80.6%)	82 (19.4%)
4+ Person Household	538 (85.0%)	95 (15.0%)
Total Housing Units	1,612 (61.0%)	1,029 (39.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rockaway borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	106 (66.2%)	54 (33.8%)
High School Diploma	248 (61.4%)	156 (38.6%)
College/Associate Degree	436 (47.2%)	487 (52.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	822 (71.2%)	332 (28.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rockaway borough

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	418	15.8%
35 to 44 Years	400	15.1%
45 to 54 Years	441	16.7%
55 to 64 Years	754	28.5%
65 to 74 Years	429	16.2%
75 to 84 Years	130	4.9%
85 Years and Over	69	2.6%
Total	2,641	100.0%

Housing Finances in Rockaway borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Rockaway borough

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	1,612 (61.0%)	$115,887
Renter-Occupied	1,029 (39.0%)	$51,910
Average	2,641 (100.0%)	$93,750

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rockaway borough

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	39 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	20 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999	14 (0.9%)	70 (6.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999	32 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	21 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	81 (5.0%)	187 (18.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999	154 (9.6%)	210 (20.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	214 (13.3%)	147 (14.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	138 (8.6%)	182 (17.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999	191 (11.8%)	116 (11.3%)
$150,000 or more	728 (45.2%)	97 (9.4%)
Total	1,612 (100.0%)	1,029 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rockaway borough

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.2%)
$300 to $499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	18 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999	123 (7.6%)	192 (18.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499	273 (16.9%)	252 (24.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999	270 (16.8%)	394 (38.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499	246 (15.3%)	87 (8.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999	174 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	508 (31.5%)	62 (6.0%)
Total	1,612 (100.0%)	1,029 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rockaway borough

Housing Structures in Rockaway borough

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	1,455	55.1%
Single Unit, Attached	129	4.9%
2 Unit Apartments	141	5.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	109	4.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	234	8.9%
10 or more Apartments	555	21.0%
Mobile Home / Other	18	0.7%
Total	2,641	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rockaway borough

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	1,416 (97.3%)	39 (2.7%)
Single Unit, Attached	67 (51.9%)	62 (48.1%)
2 Unit Apartments	57 (40.4%)	84 (59.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	109 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	32 (13.7%)	202 (86.3%)
10 or more Apartments	22 (4.0%)	533 (96.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,612 (61.0%)	1,029 (39.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rockaway borough

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	192 (18.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms	112 (7.0%)	243 (23.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms	239 (14.8%)	426 (41.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms	725 (45.0%)	149 (14.5%)
8 or more Rooms	536 (33.3%)	19 (1.8%)
Total	1,612 (100.0%)	1,029 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rockaway borough

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	1,236 (76.7%)	497 (48.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	28 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	94 (5.8%)	451 (43.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	254 (15.8%)	81 (7.9%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,612 (100.0%)	1,029 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rockaway borough

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	47 (2.9%)	246 (23.9%)
1 Vehicle	457 (28.3%)	463 (45.0%)
2 Vehicles	481 (29.8%)	273 (26.5%)
3 or more Vehicles	627 (38.9%)	47 (4.6%)
Total	1,612 (100.0%)	1,029 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rockaway borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rockaway borough

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	489	1,123
Median Property Value	$377,600	$404,500
Median Household Income	$56,442	$550
Monthly Housing Costs	$1,189	$508
Real Estate Taxes	$9,277	$33

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rockaway borough

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	18 (3.7%)	18 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	90 (18.4%)	193 (17.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999	343 (70.1%)	699 (62.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999	38 (7.8%)	194 (17.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.7%)
Total	489 (100.0%)	1,123 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rockaway borough

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	39 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	48 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	43 (8.8%)	19 (1.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999	65 (13.3%)	38 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	85 (17.4%)	89 (7.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	129 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999	31 (6.3%)	138 (12.3%)
$150,000 or more	178 (36.4%)	160 (14.2%)
Total	489 (100.0%)	1,123 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rockaway borough

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	96 (19.6%)	144,347 (12,853.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x	77 (15.8%)	299 (26.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x	54 (11.0%)	411 (36.6%)
4.0x or more	262 (53.6%)	71 (6.3%)
Total	489 (100.0%)	1,123 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rockaway borough

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	471 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	489 (100.0%)	1,123 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rockaway borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockaway borough

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	359 (96.8%)	12 (3.2%)
6 to 18 Years	947 (98.7%)	13 (1.3%)
19 to 25 Years	647 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	544 (80.0%)	136 (20.0%)
35 to 44 Years	825 (98.5%)	13 (1.5%)
45 to 54 Years	792 (84.6%)	144 (15.4%)
55 to 64 Years	1,137 (94.4%)	67 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years	572 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	334 (87.7%)	47 (12.3%)
Total	6,157 (93.4%)	432 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rockaway borough

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	359 (96.8%)	12 (3.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	947 (98.7%)	13 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	647 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rockaway borough

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	225 (81.2%)	52 (18.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999	971 (77.5%)	282 (22.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999	644 (97.0%)	20 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	602 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	3,700 (97.9%)	78 (2.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockaway borough

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	29 (7.8%)	330 (88.9%)
6 to 18 Years	262 (27.3%)	685 (71.4%)
19 to 25 Years	85 (13.1%)	590 (91.2%)
25 to 34 Years	14 (2.1%)	530 (77.9%)
35 to 44 Years	140 (16.7%)	693 (82.7%)
45 to 54 Years	111 (11.9%)	681 (72.8%)
55 to 64 Years	124 (10.3%)	1,069 (88.8%)
65 to 74 Years	572 (100.0%)	348 (60.8%)
75 Years and over	322 (84.5%)	164 (43.0%)
Total	1,659 (25.2%)	5,090 (77.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rockaway borough

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	17 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	92 (10.7%)	26 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years	64 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	46 (11.3%)	38 (22.9%)
75 Years and over	78 (61.4%)	140 (55.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rockaway borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rockaway borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.0%)
75 Years and over	31 (24.4%)	56 (22.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rockaway borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	17 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	34 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	23 (13.9%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rockaway borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	64 (7.5%)	26 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years	15 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	46 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	47 (37.0%)	15 (5.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rockaway borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	15 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	32 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	95 (37.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rockaway borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	65 (25.6%)

Technology Access in Rockaway borough

Computing Device Access in Rockaway borough

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	2,063	78.1%
Smartphone	2,434	92.2%
Tablet	1,391	52.7%
No Computing Device	108	4.1%
Total	2,641	100.0%

Internet Access in Rockaway borough

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	2,303	87.2%
Cellular Data Only	45	1.7%
Satellite Internet	118	4.5%
No Internet	287	10.9%
Total	2,641	100.0%

Rockaway borough Summary

Rockaway Borough is a small borough located in Morris County, New Jersey. It is situated in the eastern part of the state, about 25 miles west of New York City. The borough is bordered by the towns of Denville, Parsippany-Troy Hills, and Mount Arlington. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough had a total population of 6,438.

History

The area that is now Rockaway Borough was originally inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Native Americans. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 17th century. The area was part of the Horseneck Tract, which was a parcel of land that was purchased from the Native Americans in 1713. The area was then part of the Township of Hanover, which was established in 1720.

In 1844, the area was incorporated as the Borough of Rockaway. The name of the borough is derived from the Rockaway River, which runs through the area. The borough was originally a farming community, but it began to develop into a residential community in the late 19th century.

Geography

Rockaway Borough is located at 40°53'N 74°31'W (40.88, -74.52). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), all of which is land.

The borough is located in the eastern part of Morris County, about 25 miles west of New York City. It is bordered by the towns of Denville, Parsippany-Troy Hills, and Mount Arlington.

Economy

The economy of Rockaway Borough is largely based on the service industry. The borough is home to a variety of businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services. The borough is also home to a number of corporate offices, including those of AT&T, Verizon, and Johnson & Johnson.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 6,438 people, 2,541 households, and 1,717 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,788.3 people per square mile (1,077.2/km2). There were 2,717 housing units at an average density of 1,179.2 per square mile (455.3/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 87.2% White, 4.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.7% of the population.

There were 2,541 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the borough, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $68,958, and the median income for a family was $81,944. Males had a median income of $51,919 versus $41,964 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $31,945. About 2.7% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Rockaway borough?

Per Capita income in Rockaway borough is $51,856.

What is the Median Family Income in Rockaway borough?

Median Family Income in Rockaway borough is $115,242.

What is the Median Household income in Rockaway borough?

Median Household Income in Rockaway borough is $93,750.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Rockaway borough?

Income or Wage Gap in Rockaway borough is 11.7%.

Women in Rockaway borough earn 88.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rockaway borough?

Inequality or Gini Index in Rockaway borough is 0.47.

What is the Total Population of Rockaway borough?

Total Population of Rockaway borough is 6,589.

What is the Total Male Population of Rockaway borough?

Total Male Population of Rockaway borough is 3,429.

What is the Total Female Population of Rockaway borough?

Total Female Population of Rockaway borough is 3,160.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rockaway borough?

There are 108.51 Males per 100 Females in Rockaway borough.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rockaway borough?

There are 92.16 Females per 100 Males in Rockaway borough.

What is the Median Population Age in Rockaway borough?

Median Population Age in Rockaway borough is 42.1 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Rockaway borough

Average Family Size in Rockaway borough is 3.2 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Rockaway borough

Average Household Size in Rockaway borough is 2.5 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Rockaway borough?

There are 4,166 People in the Labor Forcein in Rockaway borough.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rockaway borough?

75.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Rockaway borough.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Rockaway borough?

Unemployment Rate in Rockaway borough is 9.1%.