Township · New Jersey
Rockaway Township, New Jersey
Rockaway Township, township, in Morris County, New Jersey. Rockaway Township had 27,728 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 25,341 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 26,189 (±35). GEOID 3402764080.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,728
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,341 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,189 ±35
Median household income
$141,868
±$4,783 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$466,500
±$10,353 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,315
±$379 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Rockaway Township and what county is it in?
Rockaway Township is a township in Morris County, New Jersey. It covers 41.7 square miles of land, 607 residents per square mile in 2020.
4 places lie inside Rockaway Township: White Meadow Lake (CDP, 8,710 in 2020), Mount Hope (CDP, 2,930 in 2020), Lake Telemark (CDP, 1,172 in 2020) and Hibernia (CDP, 208 in 2020).
Rockaway Township is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rockaway Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 27,728 people lived in Rockaway Township on July 1, 2025, up 9.3% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 25,341 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 26,189 (±35).
| Measure | Rockaway Township | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,189±35 | 514,528 | +1,120 |
| Households | 9,433±464 | 193,245 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.77±0.14 | 2.62 | +0.18 |
| Housing units | 10,024±447 | 199,506 | no clear change |
Rockaway Township's population since 2000
From 22,930 in 2000 to 27,728 in 2025: up 20.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rockaway Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Rockaway Township?
The median resident of Rockaway Township is 41.5 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.0%. 15.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rockaway Township | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5±1.7 | 42.6 | −3.2 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6%±2.2 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1%±1.2 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 50.3%±1.5 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.0%±3.6 pts | 16.0% | +6.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.9%±3.8 pts | 65.8% | −8.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±1.4 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.9%±1.2 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±1.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.7%±2.3 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.3%±3.5 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8%±0.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| With a disability | 8.4%±1.1 pts | 9.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.2%±1.1 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.8%±3.8 pts | 57.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.9%±2.3 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.7%±1.8 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Rockaway Township earn?
Half of Rockaway Township's 9,433 households earn less than $141,868 a year (±$4,783), against $137,326 in Morris County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $136,639 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rockaway Township | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $141,868±$4,783 | $137,326 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $178,514±$11,156 | $186,467 | – |
| Per capita income | $64,985±$4,223 | $71,044 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.0%±1.4 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.6%±2.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.3%±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9%±0.8 pts | 97.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.0%±1.2 pts | 95.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Rockaway Township?
Owners occupy 81.9% of Rockaway Township's occupied homes and renters 18.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $466,500 by its owner (±$10,353). The median renter pays $2,315 a month including utilities, and 25.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rockaway Township | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $466,500±$10,353 | $582,500 | +$24,681 |
| Median gross rent | $2,315±$379 | $1,904 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.8%±8.4 pts | 38.4% | −16.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,947±$114 | $3,295 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.9%±3.3 pts | 74.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.1%±3.3 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Housing units | 10,024±447 | 199,506 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6%±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7%±4.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.6%±3.2 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3%±1.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.8%±1.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.6%±1.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2%±1.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Rockaway Township building?
Builders took permits for 86 new housing units in Rockaway Township in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 3.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Rockaway Township work and get to work?
67.6% of Rockaway Township's workers drive alone and 25.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Rockaway Township | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.7%±1.9 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±1.8 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.6%±3.4 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.1%±1.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.7%±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.3%±3.3 pts | 21.8% | +19.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.5 min±1.7 | 29.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Rockaway Township?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Rockaway Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $76,313 (Tract 445.03) to $159,954 (Tract 444.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 444.01Morris County | 5,335 | $148,799 |
| Tract 444.03Morris County | 4,927 | $159,954 |
| Tract 445.02Morris County | 4,559 | $147,606 |
| Tract 444.04Morris County | 4,540 | $139,663 |
| Tract 445.04Morris County | 4,333 | $150,400 |
| Tract 445.03Morris County | 2,495 | $76,313 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Rockaway Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Rockaway Township compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rockaway Township is the 400th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 61st-most populous of 241 in New Jersey.
Rockaway Township ranks 212th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 61st | 241 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 22nd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 637th | 787 |
| Median household income | 212th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 248th | 785 |
| Median home value | 330th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 106th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 412th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 312th | 780 |
| Median age | 460th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 357th | 777 |
| Work from home | 144th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 443rd | 787 |
Rockaway Township's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Rockaway Township?
5 of the 57 figures for Rockaway Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Rockaway Township are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.