Demographics & People — East Rockaway, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,064 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,100 |
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| Median Age | 41.5 |
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| Total Households | 3,810 |
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| Family Households | 2,629 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,228 |
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| Black or African American | 482 |
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| Asian | 357 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,218 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,108 |
| Italian | 2,830 |
| Other groups | 1,878 |
| Irish | 1,340 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 958 |
| German | 697 |
| Polish | 501 |
| Russian | 482 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 246 |
| Hispanic: South American | 227 |
Language
| English Only | 7,999 |
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| Spanish | 1,012 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,699 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 221 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,856 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 38.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for East Rockaway, New York.
