Rockland County, NY

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Rockland County Overview

337,326
TOTAL POPULATION
166,981
MALE POPULATION
170,345
FEMALE POPULATION
98.03
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.01
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$44,212
PER CAPITA INCOME
$125,645
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$106,173
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$14,315
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
158,417
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Rockland County Area Codes

Race in Rockland County

The most populous races in Rockland County are White / Caucasian (225,889 | 67.0%), Hispanic or Latino (62,908 | 18.6%), and Black / African American (38,683 | 11.5%).
Race in Rockland County
Race# Population% Population
Asian20,5666.1%
Black / African American38,68311.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific380.0%
Hispanic or Latino62,90818.6%
Native / Alaskan8350.3%
White / Caucasian225,88967.0%
Two or more Races22,7176.7%
Some other Race28,5988.5%
Total337,326100.0%

Ancestry in Rockland County

The most populous ancestries reported in Rockland County are American (36,010 | 10.7%), Irish (35,367 | 10.5%), Italian (31,270 | 9.3%), Hungarian (18,769 | 5.6%), and German (16,761 | 5.0%), together accounting for 41.0% of all Rockland County residents.
Ancestry in Rockland County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1680.1%
African1,2820.4%
Albanian8230.2%
Alsatian400.0%
American36,01010.7%
Apache970.0%
Arab2,2210.7%
Argentinean4550.1%
Armenian5210.2%
Australian840.0%
Austrian1,7890.5%
Bahamian820.0%
Barbadian420.0%
Basque1200.0%
Belgian2690.1%
Belizean360.0%
Bhutanese3660.1%
Blackfeet630.0%
Bolivian510.0%
Brazilian3540.1%
British5920.2%
British West Indian1470.0%
Bulgarian1070.0%
Burmese2,1910.6%
Canadian8970.3%
Cape Verdean110.0%
Carpatho Rusyn40.0%
Celtic160.0%
Central American8,9412.6%
Central American Indian6320.2%
Cherokee4180.1%
Chilean810.0%
Colombian1,8220.5%
Comanche80.0%
Costa Rican1940.1%
Croatian2640.1%
Cuban8940.3%
Cypriot410.0%
Czech1,2330.4%
Czechoslovakian5800.2%
Danish3650.1%
Delaware1080.0%
Dominican13,6044.0%
Dutch1,9390.6%
Dutch West Indian470.0%
Eastern European3,8601.1%
Ecuadorian9,8502.9%
Egyptian1710.1%
English8,1512.4%
Estonian1610.1%
Ethiopian90.0%
European7,2222.1%
Filipino470.0%
Finnish1600.1%
French2,4070.7%
French Canadian6570.2%
German16,7615.0%
Ghanaian1,1130.3%
Greek1,8710.5%
Guatemalan5,3181.6%
Guyanese1960.1%
Haitian12,3483.7%
Honduran3860.1%
Hungarian18,7695.6%
Icelander230.0%
Indian (Asian)3,3271.0%
Indonesian320.0%
Iranian1440.0%
Iraqi1110.0%
Irish35,36710.5%
Iroquois980.0%
Israeli2,9050.9%
Italian31,2709.3%
Jamaican2,5520.8%
Japanese1890.1%
Jordanian440.0%
Kenyan360.0%
Korean5,1841.5%
Latvian2010.1%
Lebanese3930.1%
Lithuanian1,0180.3%
Macedonian10.0%
Malaysian760.0%
Maltese180.0%
Mexican4,5321.3%
Mexican American Indian2140.1%
Moroccan5710.2%
Native Hawaiian980.0%
Nicaraguan1350.0%
Nigerian7040.2%
Northern European2550.1%
Norwegian8250.2%
Pakistani680.0%
Palestinian2970.1%
Panamanian2990.1%
Paraguayan150.0%
Pennsylvania German180.0%
Peruvian9940.3%
Polish15,0134.4%
Portuguese7600.2%
Puerto Rican14,6404.3%
Romanian3,7821.1%
Russian6,9292.1%
Salvadoran2,6090.8%
Samoan80.0%
Scandinavian3100.1%
Scotch-Irish6870.2%
Scottish1,5030.4%
Seminole370.0%
Senegalese320.0%
Serbian290.0%
Sierra Leonean310.0%
Sioux970.0%
Slavic420.0%
Slovak6760.2%
Slovene1100.0%
South African590.0%
South American13,9064.1%
South American Indian2440.1%
Spaniard1,3610.4%
Spanish5650.2%
Spanish American60.0%
Sri Lankan3890.1%
Subsaharan African3,5611.1%
Swedish7980.2%
Swiss9290.3%
Syrian1840.1%
Thai9,6762.9%
Tongan90.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian3660.1%
Turkish2510.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander300.0%
Ugandan300.0%
Ukrainian2,2570.7%
Uruguayan320.0%
Venezuelan5580.2%
Vietnamese2760.1%
Welsh3910.1%
West Indian7090.2%
Yugoslavian550.0%
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Immigrants in Rockland County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rockland County came from Latin America (37,061 | 11.0%), Caribbean (19,206 | 5.7%), Asia (16,341 | 4.8%), Europe (12,490 | 3.7%), and Haiti (10,005 | 3.0%), together accounting for 28.2% of all Rockland County residents.
Immigrants in Rockland County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1210.0%
Africa2,5290.7%
Albania3790.1%
Argentina2430.1%
Armenia90.0%
Asia16,3414.8%
Australia1410.0%
Austria1320.0%
Bahamas340.0%
Bangladesh2210.1%
Barbados470.0%
Belarus700.0%
Belgium2370.1%
Belize830.0%
Bolivia430.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina110.0%
Brazil5620.2%
Bulgaria800.0%
Cambodia820.0%
Cameroon140.0%
Canada1,1630.3%
Caribbean19,2065.7%
Central America8,1282.4%
Chile1450.0%
China1,2900.4%
Colombia9770.3%
Costa Rica1970.1%
Croatia680.0%
Cuba2170.1%
Czechoslovakia1670.1%
Denmark290.0%
Dominica1640.1%
Dominican Republic5,8921.8%
Eastern Africa1740.1%
Eastern Asia2,6700.8%
Eastern Europe5,3381.6%
Ecuador6,6222.0%
Egypt1350.0%
El Salvador1,4370.4%
England1,0330.3%
Ethiopia90.0%
Europe12,4903.7%
France2900.1%
Germany1,0550.3%
Ghana9510.3%
Greece2010.1%
Grenada1310.0%
Guatemala3,9271.2%
Guyana2370.1%
Haiti10,0053.0%
Honduras2600.1%
Hong Kong2300.1%
Hungary3190.1%
India5,4041.6%
Indonesia1460.0%
Iran1040.0%
Iraq750.0%
Ireland1,5330.4%
Israel1,7350.5%
Italy9620.3%
Jamaica2,1480.6%
Japan1710.1%
Jordan1560.1%
Kazakhstan40.0%
Kenya440.0%
Korea1,2090.4%
Kuwait270.0%
Latin America37,06111.0%
Latvia50.0%
Lebanon370.0%
Liberia640.0%
Lithuania380.0%
Malaysia270.0%
Mexico1,5490.5%
Middle Africa230.0%
Moldova1710.1%
Morocco1550.1%
Nepal690.0%
Netherlands660.0%
Nicaragua4000.1%
Nigeria6810.2%
Northern Africa3350.1%
Northern Europe3,5951.1%
Norway190.0%
Oceania2010.1%
Pakistan6960.2%
Panama2640.1%
Peru4610.1%
Philippines3,4161.0%
Poland1,4400.4%
Portugal1470.0%
Romania4980.2%
Russia7580.2%
Saudi Arabia1740.1%
Scotland480.0%
Senegal30.0%
Sierra Leone890.0%
Singapore130.0%
Somalia100.0%
South Africa950.0%
South America9,7272.9%
South Central Asia6,8162.0%
South Eastern Asia4,0851.2%
Southern Europe1,4290.4%
Spain1020.0%
Sri Lanka150.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines410.0%
Sudan290.0%
Sweden90.0%
Switzerland1500.0%
Syria1120.0%
Taiwan1170.0%
Thailand490.0%
Trinidad and Tobago4450.1%
Turkey1600.1%
Uganda160.0%
Ukraine6840.2%
Uruguay750.0%
Uzbekistan190.0%
Venezuela3060.1%
Vietnam3450.1%
West Indies280.0%
Western Africa1,8840.6%
Western Asia2,7700.8%
Western Europe1,9300.6%
Yemen860.0%
Zaire90.0%
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Sex and Age in Rockland County

Sex and Age in Rockland County

The most populous age groups in Rockland County are Under 5 Years (14,259 | 8.5%) for men and Under 5 Years (13,688 | 8.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rockland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14,259 (8.5%)13,688 (8.0%)
5 to 9 Years13,050 (7.8%)12,519 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Years14,072 (8.4%)13,382 (7.9%)
15 to 19 Years12,958 (7.8%)12,266 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years11,672 (7.0%)10,921 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years10,311 (6.2%)9,853 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years9,492 (5.7%)8,997 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Years10,132 (6.1%)9,877 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years9,037 (5.4%)8,852 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years9,205 (5.5%)9,293 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years10,248 (6.1%)10,254 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years9,636 (5.8%)10,433 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years10,037 (6.0%)10,129 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years7,417 (4.4%)8,549 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years5,941 (3.6%)6,837 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years4,112 (2.5%)5,834 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years3,009 (1.8%)3,787 (2.2%)
85 Years and over2,393 (1.4%)4,874 (2.9%)
Total166,981 (100.0%)170,345 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rockland County

Median Family Size in Rockland County

The median family size in Rockland County is 3.78 persons per family, with married-couple families (62,258 | 80.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.89 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,977 | 5.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rockland County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple62,258 (80.1%)3.89
Single Male/Father3,977 (5.1%)2.95
Single Female/Mother11,473 (14.8%)3.47
Total Families77,708 (100.0%)3.78

Median Household Size in Rockland County

The median household size in Rockland County is 3.22 persons per household, with married-couple households (62,258 | 60.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.94 persons per household. non-family households (24,871 | 24.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rockland County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple62,258 (60.7%)3.94
Single Male/Father3,977 (3.9%)3.26
Single Female/Mother11,473 (11.2%)3.73
Non-family24,871 (24.2%)1.19
Total Households102,579 (100.0%)3.22

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rockland County

Out of a total of 102,579 households in Rockland County, 77,708 (75.7%) are family households, while 24,871 (24.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 24,339, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 21,444.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rockland County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-21,444 (20.9%)
2-Person Households24,339 (23.7%)2,795 (2.7%)
3-Person Households15,579 (15.2%)401 (0.4%)
4-Person Households17,253 (16.8%)112 (0.1%)
5-Person Households8,743 (8.5%)50 (0.1%)
6-Person Households5,049 (4.9%)69 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households6,745 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total77,708 (75.7%)24,871 (24.2%)

Female Fertility in Rockland County

Fertility by Age in Rockland County

Average fertility rate in Rockland County is 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 124.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 65.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Rockland County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years46 (0.8%)4.0
20 to 34 years3,688 (65.6%)124.0
35 to 50 years1,888 (33.6%)62.0
Total5,622 (100.0%)78.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rockland County

86.4% of women with births (5,622) in Rockland County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 9.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rockland County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years3,157 (85.6%)531 (14.4%)
35 to 50 years1,701 (90.1%)187 (9.9%)
Total4,857 (86.4%)765 (13.6%)

Fertility by Education in Rockland County

Average fertility rate in Rockland County is 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 145.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 44.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rockland County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School917 (16.3%)65.0
High School Diploma2,484 (44.2%)145.0
College or Associate's Degree796 (14.2%)54.0
Bachelor's Degree743 (13.2%)50.0
Graduate Degree682 (12.1%)58.0
Total5,622 (100.0%)78.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rockland County

13.6% of women with births in Rockland County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 97.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 39.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rockland County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School810 (88.3%)107 (11.7%)
High School Diploma2,414 (97.2%)70 (2.8%)
College or Associate's Degree534 (67.1%)262 (32.9%)
Bachelor's Degree451 (60.7%)292 (39.3%)
Graduate Degree647 (94.9%)35 (5.1%)
Total4,857 (86.4%)765 (13.6%)

Income in Rockland County

Income Overview in Rockland County

Per Capita Income in Rockland County is $44,212, while median incomes of families and households are $125,645 and $106,173 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income337,326$44,212
Median Family Income77,708$125,645
Mean Family Income77,708$160,506
Median Household Income102,579$106,173
Mean Household Income102,579$142,392
Income Deficit77,708$14,315
Wage / Income Gap (%)337,32630.30%
Wage / Income Gap ($)337,32669.70¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index337,3260.47

Earnings by Sex in Rockland County

Average Earnings in Rockland County are $48,483, $57,761 for men and $40,258 for women, a difference of 30.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Rockland County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male85,179 (52.1%)$57,761
Female78,233 (47.9%)$40,258
Total163,412 (100.0%)$48,483

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rockland County

The most common earnings brackets in Rockland County are $100,000+ for men (23,783 | 27.9%) and $100,000+ for women (14,049 | 18.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rockland County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,436 (4.0%)4,526 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,209 (2.6%)3,330 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,286 (2.7%)2,972 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,487 (1.8%)2,527 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,160 (2.5%)3,004 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,054 (2.4%)2,471 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,920 (2.2%)3,091 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,669 (2.0%)2,073 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,115 (2.5%)2,391 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,467 (2.9%)2,573 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,633 (4.3%)3,630 (4.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,729 (4.4%)3,425 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,793 (3.3%)2,911 (3.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,794 (3.3%)3,008 (3.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,329 (3.9%)3,121 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,741 (3.2%)2,093 (2.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9995,470 (6.4%)4,708 (6.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,703 (5.5%)4,506 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,401 (12.2%)7,824 (10.0%)
$100,000+23,783 (27.9%)14,049 (18.0%)
Total85,179 (100.0%)78,233 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rockland County

Average earnings in Rockland County are $67,853 for men and $49,167 for women, a difference of 27.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $118,533, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,776. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $90,907, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,754.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rockland County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,776$21,754
High School Diploma$50,230$27,704
College or Associate's Degree$60,228$37,363
Bachelor's Degree$87,427$64,941
Graduate Degree$118,533$90,907
Total$67,853$49,167

Family Income in Rockland County

Family Income Brackets in Rockland County

According to the Rockland County family income data, there are 21,214 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,166 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Rockland County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,3991.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1661.5%
$15,000 to $24,9993,7304.8%
$25,000 to $34,9993,4194.4%
$35,000 to $49,9995,5177.1%
$50,000 to $74,9998,23710.6%
$75,000 to $99,9997,6939.9%
$100,000 to $149,99914,76519.0%
$150,000 to $199,99910,56813.6%
$200,000+21,21427.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rockland County

4-person families (16,960 | 21.8%) account for the highest median family income in Rockland County with $154,399 per family, while 2-person families (25,875 | 33.3%) have the highest median income of $58,930 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rockland County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families25,875 (33.3%)$117,860
3-Person Families15,566 (20.0%)$132,500
4-Person Families16,960 (21.8%)$154,399
5-Person Families8,596 (11.1%)$136,115
6-Person Families4,410 (5.7%)$116,447
7+ Person Families6,301 (8.1%)$74,583
Total77,708 (100.0%)$125,645

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rockland County

The median family income in Rockland County is $125,645, with families comprising 3+ earners (13,807) having the highest median family income of $183,821, while families with no earners (8,492) have the lowest median family income of $68,604, accounting for 17.8% and 10.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Rockland County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8,492 (10.9%)$68,604
1 Earner22,443 (28.9%)$85,032
2 Earners32,966 (42.4%)$149,671
3+ Earners13,807 (17.8%)$183,821
Total77,708 (100.0%)$125,645

Household Income in Rockland County

Household Income Brackets in Rockland County

With 23,491 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Rockland County, accounting for 22.9% of all households. In contrast, only 2,462 households (2.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Rockland County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,4883.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992,4622.4%
$15,000 to $24,9996,3606.2%
$25,000 to $34,9995,6425.5%
$35,000 to $49,9998,2068.0%
$50,000 to $74,99912,00211.7%
$75,000 to $99,99910,66810.4%
$100,000 to $149,99918,15617.7%
$150,000 to $199,99912,10411.8%
$200,000+23,49122.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rockland County

The median household income in Rockland County is $106,173, with the highest median household income of $136,760 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 41,377 households (40.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $23,619, with 2,013 households (2.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rockland County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,013 (2.0%)$23,619
25 to 44 Years27,936 (27.2%)$106,641
45 to 64 Years41,377 (40.3%)$136,760
65+ Years31,253 (30.5%)$80,013
Total102,579 (100.0%)$106,173

Poverty in Rockland County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockland County

With 15.4% poverty level for males and 14.8% for females among the residents of Rockland County, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4,628 males (33.1%) and 751 females (31.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,628 (33.1%)3,889 (28.7%)
5 Years669 (26.3%)751 (31.7%)
6 to 11 Years4,125 (26.1%)4,022 (25.4%)
12 to 14 Years2,070 (24.3%)1,513 (20.7%)
15 Years539 (19.8%)613 (20.6%)
16 and 17 Years1,289 (23.1%)745 (15.2%)
18 to 24 Years2,300 (14.9%)2,079 (14.5%)
25 to 34 Years2,664 (13.5%)2,855 (15.2%)
35 to 44 Years2,909 (15.2%)2,965 (15.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,836 (9.5%)1,741 (8.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,162 (5.9%)1,214 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years740 (5.6%)972 (6.4%)
75 Years and over424 (4.6%)1,467 (10.3%)
Total25,355 (15.4%)24,826 (14.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockland County

According to the poverty statistics in Rockland County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.4% of males and 94.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rockland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,369 (66.9%)9,681 (71.3%)
5 Years1,878 (73.7%)1,621 (68.3%)
6 to 11 Years11,707 (74.0%)11,802 (74.6%)
12 to 14 Years6,450 (75.7%)5,801 (79.3%)
15 Years2,181 (80.2%)2,359 (79.4%)
16 and 17 Years4,293 (76.9%)4,150 (84.8%)
18 to 24 Years13,088 (85.1%)12,301 (85.5%)
25 to 34 Years17,027 (86.5%)15,974 (84.8%)
35 to 44 Years16,208 (84.8%)15,747 (84.2%)
45 to 54 Years17,512 (90.5%)17,806 (91.1%)
55 to 64 Years18,438 (94.1%)19,235 (94.1%)
65 to 74 Years12,446 (94.4%)14,214 (93.6%)
75 Years and over8,784 (95.4%)12,711 (89.6%)
Total139,381 (84.6%)143,402 (85.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rockland County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rockland County show that 9.8% or 6,127 of the total 62,258 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 46.1%, comprising of 2,177 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 882 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rockland County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children29,374 (97.1%)882 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children18,594 (92.6%)1,490 (7.4%)
3 or 4 Children5,622 (78.1%)1,578 (21.9%)
5 or more Children2,541 (53.9%)2,177 (46.1%)
Total56,131 (90.2%)6,127 (9.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rockland County

According to the poverty data in Rockland County, 11.1% or 442 single-father households and 12.4% or 1,421 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 36 households (52.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rockland County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children120 (5.5%)265 (4.6%)
1 or 2 Children182 (12.5%)824 (16.9%)
3 or 4 Children130 (39.4%)296 (38.9%)
5 or more Children10 (100.0%)36 (52.9%)
Total442 (11.1%)1,421 (12.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rockland County

The poverty data for Rockland County shows that 6,127 of the married-couple family households (9.8%) and 1,863 of the single-parent households (12.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,177 households (46.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 household (59.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rockland County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children882 (2.9%)385 (4.9%)
1 or 2 Children1,490 (7.4%)1,006 (15.9%)
3 or 4 Children1,578 (21.9%)426 (39.0%)
5 or more Children2,177 (46.1%)46 (59.0%)
Total6,127 (9.8%)1,863 (12.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Rockland County

Employment by Class of Employer in Rockland County

Among the 144,661 employed individuals in Rockland County, private company employees (84,529 | 58.4%), not-for-profit organizations (21,568 | 14.9%), and local government employees (15,616 | 10.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rockland County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees84,52958.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,7254.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7,4515.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations21,56814.9%
Local Government Employees15,61610.8%
State Government Employees5,9854.1%
Federal Government Employees2,4911.7%
Unpaid Family Workers2960.2%
Total144,661100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rockland County

According to the labor force statistics for Rockland County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (250,660), 63.2% or 158,417 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 9,822 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 84.8% or 33,072 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.0% or 698 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rockland County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,370 (27.5%)698 (13.0%)
20 to 24 Years15,544 (68.8%)1,803 (11.6%)
25 to 29 Years16,555 (82.1%)1,424 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Years15,216 (82.3%)883 (5.8%)
35 to 44 Years31,001 (81.8%)1,550 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years33,072 (84.8%)1,521 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years15,373 (76.6%)723 (4.7%)
60 to 64 Years13,330 (66.1%)733 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years10,319 (35.9%)433 (4.2%)
75 Years and over2,569 (10.7%)95 (3.7%)
Total158,417 (63.2%)9,822 (6.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rockland County

According to labor force statistics for Rockland County, 79.9% of individuals (124,473) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (155,786) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 6,846 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.0% or 58,301 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.5% or 1,985 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rockland County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School10,647 (61.1%)1,133 (6.5%)
High School Diploma23,356 (70.2%)2,828 (8.5%)
College / Associate Degree32,198 (82.9%)2,136 (5.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher58,301 (88.0%)2,650 (4.0%)
Total124,473 (79.9%)8,568 (5.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rockland County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rockland County are Community & Social Service (26,533 | 17.9%), Management (17,091 | 11.5%), Education Instruction & Library (16,541 | 11.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (11,020 | 7.4%), and Health Technologists (8,764 | 5.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rockland County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rockland County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.6%), Computers & Mathematics (80.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (73.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (66.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rockland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management10,461 (61.2%)6,630 (38.8%)
Business & Financial4,111 (49.2%)4,242 (50.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,967 (74.8%)2,013 (25.2%)
Computers & Mathematics3,429 (80.1%)851 (19.9%)
Architecture & Engineering1,579 (87.6%)224 (12.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science959 (50.5%)938 (49.4%)
Community & Social Service 10,092 (38.0%)16,441 (62.0%)
Education, Arts & Media1,673 (36.5%)2,904 (63.4%)
Legal Services & Support1,183 (51.7%)1,106 (48.3%)
Education Instruction & Library5,625 (34.0%)10,916 (66.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,611 (51.5%)1,515 (48.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,180 (28.9%)7,840 (71.1%)
Health Technologists2,288 (26.1%)6,476 (73.9%)
Total (Category)33,811 (47.6%)37,166 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)77,317 (52.1%)71,032 (47.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rockland County are Healthcare Support (5,760 | 3.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (5,459 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,133 | 3.5%), Security & Protection (4,869 | 3.3%), and Personal Care & Service (4,340 | 2.9%).
Services Occupations in Rockland County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rockland County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (90.5%), Security & Protection (81.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (69.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (79.3%), Personal Care & Service (75.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (42.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Rockland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,193 (20.7%)4,567 (79.3%)
Security & Protection3,981 (81.8%)888 (18.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,381 (69.2%)616 (30.8%)
Law Enforcement2,600 (90.5%)272 (9.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,129 (57.3%)2,330 (42.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,983 (58.1%)2,150 (41.9%)
Personal Care & Service1,045 (24.1%)3,295 (75.9%)
Total (Category)12,331 (48.2%)13,230 (51.8%)
Total (Overall)77,317 (52.1%)71,032 (47.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rockland County are Office & Administration (16,344 | 11.0%), and Sales & Related (14,207 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rockland County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rockland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,260 (58.1%)5,947 (41.9%)
Office & Administration4,393 (26.9%)11,951 (73.1%)
Total (Category)12,653 (41.4%)17,898 (58.6%)
Total (Overall)77,317 (52.1%)71,032 (47.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rockland County are Construction & Extraction (5,574 | 3.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,969 | 2.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (336 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rockland County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rockland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry219 (65.2%)117 (34.8%)
Construction & Extraction5,408 (97.0%)166 (3.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,842 (95.7%)127 (4.3%)
Total (Category)8,469 (95.4%)410 (4.6%)
Total (Overall)77,317 (52.1%)71,032 (47.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rockland County are Transportation (4,532 | 3.0%), Production (4,042 | 2.7%), and Material Moving (3,807 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rockland County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rockland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,985 (73.9%)1,057 (26.2%)
Transportation4,078 (90.0%)454 (10.0%)
Material Moving2,990 (78.5%)817 (21.5%)
Total (Category)10,053 (81.2%)2,328 (18.8%)
Total (Overall)77,317 (52.1%)71,032 (47.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rockland County

Employment Industries in Rockland County

The major employment industries in Rockland County include Health Care & Social Assistance (27,963 | 18.9%), Educational Services (21,524 | 14.5%), Retail Trade (15,375 | 10.4%), Professional & Scientific (11,038 | 7.4%), and Manufacturing (8,998 | 6.1%).
Employment Industries in Rockland County

Employment Industries by Sex in Rockland County

The Rockland County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (88.7%), Construction (88.3%), and Transportation & Warehousing (80.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (73.1%), Educational Services (64.2%), and Enterprise Management (61.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rockland County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting169 (43.3%)221 (56.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction86 (88.7%)11 (11.3%)
Construction7,909 (88.3%)1,052 (11.7%)
Manufacturing6,531 (72.6%)2,467 (27.4%)
Wholesale Trade2,432 (68.8%)1,102 (31.2%)
Retail Trade8,582 (55.8%)6,793 (44.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,599 (80.8%)1,093 (19.2%)
Utilities705 (57.6%)519 (42.4%)
Information1,815 (60.7%)1,173 (39.3%)
Finance & Insurance3,340 (48.8%)3,499 (51.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,902 (63.4%)1,099 (36.6%)
Professional & Scientific6,227 (56.4%)4,811 (43.6%)
Enterprise Management101 (38.6%)161 (61.5%)
Administrative & Support3,648 (63.7%)2,074 (36.2%)
Educational Services7,706 (35.8%)13,818 (64.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7,530 (26.9%)20,433 (73.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,683 (60.7%)1,089 (39.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,827 (53.9%)3,276 (46.1%)
Public Administration4,932 (71.2%)2,000 (28.8%)
Total77,317 (52.1%)71,032 (47.9%)

Education in Rockland County

School Enrollment in Rockland County

The most common levels of schooling among the 98,948 students in Rockland County are middle school (22,305 | 22.5%), high school (21,865 | 22.1%), and elementary school (21,200 | 21.4%).
School Enrollment in Rockland County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7,3997.5%
Kindergarten5,7425.8%
Elementary School21,20021.4%
Middle School22,30522.5%
High School21,86522.1%
College / Undergraduate16,25316.4%
Graduate / Professional4,1844.2%
Total98,948100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rockland County

Out of a total of 98,948 students who are enrolled in schools in Rockland County, 50,365 (50.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 48,583 (49.1%) 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 6,382 (75.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9,400 (59.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rockland County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,065 (24.4%)6,382 (75.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old11,456 (45.7%)13,614 (54.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds14,612 (53.9%)12,485 (46.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9,400 (59.9%)6,290 (40.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,629 (51.3%)3,449 (48.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,623 (47.9%)5,033 (52.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,395 (43.7%)1,796 (56.3%)
35 Years and over1,404 (51.6%)1,315 (48.4%)
Total48,583 (49.1%)50,365 (50.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rockland County

Business (18,816 | 19.9%), science & technology (11,266 | 11.9%), education (11,099 | 11.7%), social sciences (7,396 | 7.8%), and psychology (6,042 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 94,553 individuals in Rockland County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rockland County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4,4894.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5,3215.6%
Physical & Health Sciences2,3192.5%
Psychology6,0426.4%
Social Sciences7,3967.8%
Engineering4,6134.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies5670.6%
Science & Technology11,26611.9%
Business18,81619.9%
Education11,09911.7%
Literature & Languages3,8044.0%
Liberal Arts & History5,5395.9%
Visual & Performing Arts4,5194.8%
Communications3,6593.9%
Arts & Humanities5,1045.4%
Total94,553100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rockland County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rockland County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rockland County are males with 2 vehicles (30,444, accounting for 40.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (27,230, making up 44.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rockland County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4,228 (5.6%)4,039 (5.9%)
1 Vehicle13,603 (18.0%)12,216 (18.0%)
2 Vehicles30,444 (40.3%)27,230 (40.1%)
3 Vehicles15,517 (20.5%)15,057 (22.2%)
4 Vehicles7,930 (10.5%)6,390 (9.4%)
5 or more Vehicles3,905 (5.2%)2,985 (4.4%)
Total75,627 (100.0%)67,917 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rockland County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rockland County are 15 to 19 minutes (18,668 commuters, 14.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (16,170 commuters, 12.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (16,030 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Rockland County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,4652.7%
5 to 9 Minutes12,5099.7%
10 to 14 Minutes16,17012.6%
15 to 19 Minutes18,66814.5%
20 to 24 Minutes16,03012.4%
25 to 29 Minutes6,6685.2%
30 to 34 Minutes13,79510.7%
35 to 39 Minutes3,7892.9%
40 to 44 Minutes5,1814.0%
45 to 59 Minutes11,4808.9%
60 to 89 Minutes13,33310.4%
90 or more Minutes7,6205.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Rockland County

The most common commute times in Rockland County are 15 to 19 minutes (8,635 commuters, 12.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (10,033 commuters, 16.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rockland County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,292 (3.4%)1,173 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,546 (9.6%)5,963 (9.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,464 (10.9%)8,706 (14.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes8,635 (12.7%)10,033 (16.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes8,184 (12.0%)7,846 (13.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,535 (5.2%)3,133 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes6,516 (9.6%)7,279 (12.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,095 (3.1%)1,694 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,958 (4.3%)2,223 (3.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes6,849 (10.0%)4,631 (7.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes8,354 (12.2%)4,979 (8.2%)
90 or more Minutes4,811 (7.0%)2,809 (4.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rockland County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rockland County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (8,309, 12.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (8,365, 13.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rockland County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,365 (3.5%)935 (1.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,984 (2.9%)939 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,189 (4.7%)1,331 (2.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6,806 (10.0%)3,790 (6.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,881 (8.6%)4,645 (7.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8,309 (12.2%)6,503 (10.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7,166 (10.5%)7,680 (12.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6,697 (9.8%)8,365 (13.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5,462 (8.0%)8,127 (13.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6,594 (9.7%)7,503 (12.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,507 (3.7%)2,587 (4.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,649 (2.4%)829 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,234 (7.7%)4,221 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,396 (6.4%)3,014 (5.0%)
Total68,239 (100.0%)60,469 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rockland County

Occupancy by Ownership in Rockland County

Of the total 102,579 dwellings in Rockland County, owner-occupied units account for 70,035 (68.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 32,544 (31.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rockland County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units70,03568.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units32,54431.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units102,579100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rockland County

Occupancy by Household Size in Rockland County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household21,44420.9%
2-Person Household27,13426.5%
3-Person Household15,98015.6%
4+ Person Household38,02137.1%
Total Housing Units102,579100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rockland County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rockland County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household12,468 (58.1%)8,976 (41.9%)
2-Person Household20,614 (76.0%)6,520 (24.0%)
3-Person Household11,524 (72.1%)4,456 (27.9%)
4+ Person Household25,429 (66.9%)12,592 (33.1%)
Total Housing Units70,035 (68.3%)32,544 (31.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rockland County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rockland County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,695 (40.6%)5,401 (59.4%)
High School Diploma11,817 (61.2%)7,493 (38.8%)
College/Associate Degree16,616 (61.6%)10,380 (38.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher37,907 (80.3%)9,270 (19.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rockland County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rockland County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13,02012.7%
35 to 44 Years16,92916.5%
45 to 54 Years19,66319.2%
55 to 64 Years21,71421.2%
65 to 74 Years17,06516.6%
75 to 84 Years9,8229.6%
85 Years and Over4,3664.3%
Total102,579100.0%

Housing Finances in Rockland County

Median Income by Occupancy in Rockland County

Median Income by Occupancy in Rockland County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied70,035 (68.3%)$136,804
Renter-Occupied32,544 (31.7%)$54,230
Average102,579 (100.0%)$106,173

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rockland County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rockland County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,117 (1.6%)1,206 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999475 (0.7%)687 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999430 (0.6%)1,994 (6.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,205 (1.7%)1,883 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999958 (1.4%)2,335 (7.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,397 (3.4%)3,220 (9.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,054 (5.8%)4,143 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,940 (9.9%)5,104 (15.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,908 (9.9%)3,721 (11.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99914,219 (20.3%)3,957 (12.2%)
$150,000 or more31,332 (44.7%)4,294 (13.2%)
Total70,035 (100.0%)32,544 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rockland County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rockland County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300803 (1.1%)760 (2.3%)
$300 to $499575 (0.8%)1,294 (4.0%)
$500 to $7992,145 (3.1%)1,584 (4.9%)
$800 to $9992,051 (2.9%)1,668 (5.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4997,796 (11.1%)5,532 (17.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99910,344 (14.8%)9,225 (28.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4998,174 (11.7%)5,044 (15.5%)
$2,500 to $2,9997,884 (11.3%)2,492 (7.7%)
$3,000 or more30,263 (43.2%)3,491 (10.7%)
Total70,035 (100.0%)32,544 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rockland County

Housing Structures in Rockland County

Housing Structures in Rockland County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached58,90357.4%
Single Unit, Attached8,6078.4%
2 Unit Apartments6,2856.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7,8057.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7,8627.7%
10 or more Apartments12,19311.9%
Mobile Home / Other9240.9%
Total102,579100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rockland County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rockland County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached53,865 (91.4%)5,038 (8.6%)
Single Unit, Attached6,740 (78.3%)1,867 (21.7%)
2 Unit Apartments1,678 (26.7%)4,607 (73.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,392 (30.6%)5,413 (69.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,764 (22.4%)6,098 (77.6%)
10 or more Apartments3,067 (25.2%)9,126 (74.9%)
Mobile Home / Other529 (57.3%)395 (42.7%)
Total70,035 (68.3%)32,544 (31.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rockland County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rockland County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room274 (0.4%)1,201 (3.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,380 (3.4%)8,558 (26.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms11,978 (17.1%)13,185 (40.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms22,371 (31.9%)5,932 (18.2%)
8 or more Rooms33,032 (47.2%)3,668 (11.3%)
Total70,035 (100.0%)32,544 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rockland County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rockland County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas61,465 (87.8%)24,346 (74.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,185 (1.7%)483 (1.5%)
Electricity4,641 (6.6%)5,931 (18.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2,003 (2.9%)657 (2.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)43 (0.1%)
All other Fuels583 (0.8%)476 (1.5%)
No Fuel Used158 (0.2%)608 (1.9%)
Total70,035 (100.0%)32,544 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rockland County

Household Vehicle Usage in Rockland County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,843 (2.6%)8,285 (25.5%)
1 Vehicle17,737 (25.3%)13,799 (42.4%)
2 Vehicles30,785 (44.0%)7,836 (24.1%)
3 or more Vehicles19,670 (28.1%)2,624 (8.1%)
Total70,035 (100.0%)32,544 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rockland County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rockland County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units26,04143,994
Median Property Value$503,500$541,900
Median Household Income$104,561$22,936
Monthly Housing Costs$1,501$28,927
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$918

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rockland County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rockland County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000546 (2.1%)775 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999769 (2.9%)639 (1.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,567 (13.7%)4,177 (9.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9998,013 (30.8%)13,518 (30.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9998,855 (34.0%)17,246 (39.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9992,483 (9.5%)5,325 (12.1%)
$1,000,000 or more1,808 (6.9%)2,314 (5.3%)
Total26,041 (100.0%)43,994 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rockland County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rockland County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000981 (3.8%)964 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,654 (6.4%)611 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,459 (5.6%)939 (2.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,173 (8.3%)938 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,519 (13.5%)1,881 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,637 (10.1%)3,421 (7.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,222 (20.1%)4,271 (9.7%)
$150,000 or more8,396 (32.2%)8,997 (20.4%)
Total26,041 (100.0%)43,994 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rockland County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rockland County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x4,285 (16.5%)157,657 (358.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,365 (16.8%)9,348 (21.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,970 (11.4%)11,300 (25.7%)
4.0x or more14,016 (53.8%)6,161 (14.0%)
Total26,041 (100.0%)43,994 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rockland County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rockland County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800218 (0.8%)226 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499298 (1.1%)321 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,49923,847 (91.6%)356 (0.8%)
Total26,041 (100.0%)43,994 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rockland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockland County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years32,514 (98.9%)373 (1.1%)
6 to 18 Years67,826 (97.8%)1,505 (2.2%)
19 to 25 Years28,956 (94.2%)1,780 (5.8%)
26 to 34 Years30,938 (90.6%)3,224 (9.4%)
35 to 44 Years35,027 (92.6%)2,790 (7.4%)
45 to 54 Years36,705 (94.4%)2,181 (5.6%)
55 to 64 Years38,378 (95.8%)1,678 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years28,110 (99.1%)262 (0.9%)
75 Years and older23,346 (99.8%)40 (0.2%)
Total321,800 (95.9%)13,833 (4.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rockland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rockland County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born32,514 (98.9%)373 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen67,826 (97.8%)1,505 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen28,956 (94.2%)1,780 (5.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rockland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rockland County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00030,569 (95.0%)1,599 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99940,412 (95.8%)1,792 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99932,603 (93.2%)2,394 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99930,712 (95.7%)1,398 (4.3%)
$100,000 and over182,358 (96.6%)6,516 (3.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockland County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rockland County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 620,103 (61.1%)13,731 (41.7%)
6 to 18 Years35,473 (51.2%)36,301 (52.4%)
19 to 25 Years10,240 (33.3%)19,912 (64.8%)
25 to 34 Years11,564 (33.9%)20,541 (60.1%)
35 to 44 Years10,433 (27.6%)25,908 (68.5%)
45 to 54 Years8,201 (21.1%)29,790 (76.6%)
55 to 64 Years8,800 (22.0%)31,306 (78.2%)
65 to 74 Years26,037 (91.8%)18,339 (64.6%)
75 Years and over23,030 (98.5%)14,643 (62.6%)
Total153,881 (45.9%)210,471 (62.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rockland County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rockland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years108 (0.8%)7 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years1,393 (3.9%)739 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years2,637 (7.3%)1,423 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years5,022 (8.6%)4,135 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,213 (16.8%)2,589 (17.1%)
75 Years and over3,580 (38.9%)6,285 (44.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rockland County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rockland County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years77 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years90 (0.3%)126 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years221 (0.6%)85 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years876 (1.5%)658 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years803 (6.1%)677 (4.5%)
75 Years and over2,052 (22.3%)2,633 (18.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rockland County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years108 (0.8%)7 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years106 (0.3%)203 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years340 (0.9%)341 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,030 (1.8%)858 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years317 (2.4%)210 (1.4%)
75 Years and over512 (5.6%)1,246 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rockland County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,183 (3.3%)552 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years2,120 (5.9%)935 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,726 (3.0%)1,216 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years485 (3.7%)470 (3.1%)
75 Years and over773 (8.4%)1,580 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rockland County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years274 (0.8%)151 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years567 (1.6%)257 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,137 (3.7%)2,386 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,013 (7.7%)1,618 (10.6%)
75 Years and over1,694 (18.4%)4,084 (28.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rockland County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years526 (1.5%)214 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years767 (2.1%)268 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years840 (1.5%)787 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years369 (2.8%)534 (3.5%)
75 Years and over729 (7.9%)2,299 (16.2%)

Technology Access in Rockland County

Computing Device Access in Rockland County

Computing Device Access in Rockland County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop83,34481.2%
Smartphone84,57282.5%
Tablet66,04264.4%
No Computing Device8,8078.6%
Total102,579100.0%

Internet Access in Rockland County

Internet Access in Rockland County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2170.2%
Broadband Home78,22376.3%
Cellular Data Only10,23010.0%
Satellite Internet2,9792.9%
No Internet12,89212.6%
Total102,579100.0%

Rockland County Summary

Rockland County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. It is part of the New York City metropolitan area and is located just north of the city of New York. The county has an estimated population of 311,687 as of 2019, making it the third-most populous county in the state of New York.

History

Rockland County was originally part of Orange County, which was established in 1683. In 1798, Rockland County was created from the southern part of Orange County. The county was named after the rocky terrain of the area.
The county was originally inhabited by the Munsee people, a branch of the Lenape Native Americans. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 17th century. The county was part of the Province of New York until the American Revolution. After the war, the county was part of the newly formed state of New York.
In the 19th century, the county experienced rapid growth due to the construction of the Erie Canal and the New York and Erie Railroad. The county also became a popular destination for vacationers from New York City.

Geography

Rockland County is located in the southeastern part of New York State, just north of New York City. It is bordered by Orange County to the south, Westchester County to the east, and Bergen County, New Jersey to the west. The county covers an area of 199 square miles and has a population density of 1,567 people per square mile.
The county is mostly hilly and is located in the Hudson Valley region. The highest point in the county is High Tor, which has an elevation of 1,255 feet. The county is home to several rivers, including the Hudson River, the Ramapo River, and the Hackensack River.

Economy

Rockland County has a diverse economy that is largely driven by the service sector. The county is home to several large companies, including IBM, PepsiCo, and Pfizer. The county is also home to several major shopping malls, including the Palisades Center and the Shops at Nanuet.
The county is also home to several colleges and universities, including Rockland Community College, St. Thomas Aquinas College, and Dominican College.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Rockland County had a population of 311,687. The racial makeup of the county was 68.3% White, 16.3% African American, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 6.1% Asian.
The median household income in the county was $87,811, and the median family income was $103,817. The per capita income was $41,945. The poverty rate was 8.2%.

Conclusion

Rockland County is a diverse and vibrant county located in the southeastern part of New York State. The county has a rich history and a diverse economy that is largely driven by the service sector. The county is home to several large companies, shopping malls, and colleges and universities. The population of the county is 311,687, and the median household income is $87,811.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rockland County?
Total Population of Rockland County is 337,326.
What is the Total Male Population of Rockland County?
Total Male Population of Rockland County is 166,981.
What is the Total Female Population of Rockland County?
Total Female Population of Rockland County is 170,345.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rockland County?
There are 98.03 Males per 100 Females in Rockland County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rockland County?
There are 102.01 Females per 100 Males in Rockland County.
What is the Median Population Age in Rockland County?
Median Population Age in Rockland County is 35.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rockland County
Average Family Size in Rockland County is 3.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rockland County
Average Household Size in Rockland County is 3.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rockland County?
Per Capita income in Rockland County is $44,212.
What is the Median Family Income in Rockland County?
Median Family Income in Rockland County is $125,645.
What is the Median Household income in Rockland County?
Median Household Income in Rockland County is $106,173.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rockland County?
Income or Wage Gap in Rockland County is 30.3%.
Women in Rockland County earn 69.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Rockland County?
Family Income Deficit in Rockland County is $14,315.
Families that are below poverty line in Rockland County earn $14,315 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rockland County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rockland County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rockland County?
There are 158,417 People in the Labor Forcein in Rockland County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rockland County?
63.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Rockland County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rockland County?
Unemployment Rate in Rockland County is 6.2%.