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Rockland County, New York Demographics 2026

Rockland County, New York has a population of 341,883, the 13th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $109,959 and the median home value is $596,900. The poverty rate is 16.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Rockland County Quick Facts

Population 341,883
Median Household Income $109,959
Median Home Value $596,900
Poverty Rate 16.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.6%
Median Age 34.8 years
Homeownership Rate 67.9%
Affordability Ratio 5.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 42.7%
High School Graduation 87.2%
Cities/Places 35
Population 341,883 13th of 62
Median Income $109,959 28% higher than state
Poverty Rate 16.3%
Unemployment 5.6%

How Rockland County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population338,936341,883+0.9%
Median household income$110,631$109,959-0.6%
Median home value$564,200$596,900+5.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.0%
$25K-$50K 13.7%
$50K-$100K 21.3%
$100K+ 54.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.7%
$10K-$15K
2.0%
$15K-$20K
2.7%
$20K-$25K
2.5%
$25K-$30K
3.1%
$30K-$35K
2.8%
$35K-$40K
2.9%
$40K-$45K
2.6%
$45K-$50K
2.2%
$50K-$60K
4.0%
$60K-$75K
7.3%
$75K-$100K
10.0%
$100K-$125K
9.8%
$125K-$150K
7.7%
$150K-$200K
11.5%
$200K+
25.0%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%
62.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,901/mo 20.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

59out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Rockland County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
New City34,458$173,0464.3%$650,700
Spring Valley33,192$57,19627.6%$381,800
Monsey28,160$47,62949.1%$921,000
Nanuet19,799$117,1679.3%$532,500
Pearl River16,155$145,0637.3%$608,200
Stony Point12,728$125,6674.9%$506,500
Haverstraw12,325$75,16716.4%$361,100
Suffern11,441$104,6076.1%$382,100
West Haverstraw10,711$86,30117.9%$377,200
Chestnut Ridge10,557$111,7258.1%$720,100
Airmont10,205$94,97212.5%$710,700
New Square9,803$31,44358.8%$662,400
Valley Cottage9,165$133,1172.8%$544,100
Hillcrest9,071$141,74314.3%$567,400
Viola8,461$83,91320.7%$1,044,300
Congers8,275$147,0005.4%$614,600
Mount Ivy8,121$83,77817.9%$278,100
Nyack7,393$116,6497.3%$628,200
Tappan6,687$174,2862.6%$644,200
Wesley Hills6,196$209,3455.5%$909,800
Kaser5,694$26,84865.5%$877,000
New Hempstead5,472$126,16512.2%$816,600
Blauvelt5,406$174,2556.6%$644,600
Montebello4,673$133,75011.2%$847,100
Orangeburg4,529$106,90613.3%$646,400
Thiells4,475$133,6232.5%$579,700
Pomona3,996$156,0002.2%$767,600
Bardonia3,717$99,7947.7%$618,200
West Nyack3,681$137,2062.0%$558,100
Sloatsburg3,038$108,0435.4%$430,800
Piermont2,514$140,4501.1%$652,900
Upper Nyack1,991$188,12510.4%$719,000
Sparkill1,483$250,000+0.0%$653,900
Hillburn1,289$90,9174.0%$487,000
Grand View-on-Hudson226$154,3385.3%$1,067,000

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Population Overview

Rockland County is located in New York with a total population of 341,883. It is the 13th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 35 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rockland County is 34.8 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 39.8 years. With 29.7% of the population under 18, Rockland County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rockland County is $109,959. This is 28% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $596,900. Housing costs are 41% higher than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rockland County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.6%.

Education

42.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%. Notably, 19.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Rockland County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Rockland County, New York?

Rockland County has a population of 341,883, making it the 13th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Rockland County?

The median household income in Rockland County is $109,959 with a poverty rate of 16.3%.

How many cities are in Rockland County, New York?

Rockland County contains 35 Census-designated places.