Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

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Rockaway Township, NJ

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

6,613population

47.1median age

This community is a community of 6,613 with a median age of 47.1. The population is predominantly White (70.8%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (19.5%). Median household income is $107,053. 94.5% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 38.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 60.4%, with a median home value of $448,100.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.8%4,685

Hispanic/Latino

19.5%1,288

Asian

4.9%325

Two or More

4%263

Black

0.8%52

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%122

High School Diploma

22.5%1,140

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%351

Some College (1+ yr)

16%812

Associate's Degree

8.4%428

Bachelor's Degree

26.2%1,329

Master's Degree

9.7%493

Professional Degree

0.4%22

Doctorate

1.9%96

HS or Higher

94.5%

BA or Higher

38.3%

Graduate+

12.1%

Housingi

$448,100median home value

$1,587median rent

60.4%homeownership

2,761total units

1.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 60.4%

Renter 39.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%69

$50K–$100K

0.9%14

$100K–$150K

1.8%30

$200K–$300K

6.8%112

$300K–$500K

50.4%825

$500K–$1M

35.9%588

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

201

$1,250–$1,500

228

$1,500–$2,000

355

$2,000+

222

Year Built

2010–2019

3.1%86

2000–2009

1.5%42

1990–1999

3.3%90

1980–1989

9.1%251

1970–1979

18.2%503

1960–1969

15.1%418

1950–1959

16.7%460

1940–1949

3.5%96

1939 or earlier

29.5%815

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74%2,006

Electricity

14.3%387

Fuel Oil

11.7%318

Household Economyi

$107,053median household income

$57,652per capita income

6.2%poverty rate

6.4%unemployment

4,067labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%78

$10K–$15K

2.5%69

$15K–$20K

5.2%141

$20K–$25K

1.3%36

$25K–$30K

1%28

$30K–$35K

4.8%130

$35K–$40K

0.5%14

$40K–$45K

2.1%56

$45K–$50K

8.7%235

$50K–$60K

6.2%167

$60K–$75K

2.8%76

$75K–$100K

5.5%150

$100K–$125K

15.5%419

$125K–$150K

1.7%47

$150K–$200K

16.8%455

$200K+

22.5%610

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$536/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

25 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers22 homes91% occupied$536/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $107,053/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

81%

Very low income$32K–$54K/yr

19%

Who Receives This Housing

57% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

43% of subsidized households are minority

45% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

93614.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Canada

Philippines

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,706

Avg. Commutei

23.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,806

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

174(3.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured

Rockaway Township, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026