Rockaway, NJ Profile
Rockaway, NJ, population 6,258, is located
in New Jersey's Morris county,
about 17.9 miles from Paterson and 21.2 miles from Newark.
Through the 90's Rockaway's population has grown by about 4%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Rockaway has declined by about 1%. Since 2005 Rockaway's population has declined by about 1%.
Rockaway's property crime levels tend to be lower than
New Jersey's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Rockaway tend to be much lower than New Jersey's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 88% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 5% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 9.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 6,476 | N/A |
| 2001 | 6,407 | -1.07% |
| 2002 | 6,401 | -0.09% |
| 2003 | 6,380 | -0.33% |
| 2004 | 6,356 | -0.38% |
| 2005 | 6,320 | -0.57% |
| 2006 | 6,300 | -0.32% |
| 2007 | 6,275 | -0.40% |
| 2008 | 6,260 | -0.24% |
| 2009 | 6,258 | -0.03% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $61,002 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 77 |
| 2002 | 76 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 77 |
| 2005 | 62 |
| 2006 | 62 |
| 2007 | 63 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,210 |
| 2002 | 1,196 |
| 2003 | 1,361 |
| 2004 | 1,143 |
| 2005 | 1,147 |
| 2006 | 1,183 |
| 2007 | 877 |
| 2008 | 957 |
| 2009 | 1,041 |
| 2010 | 940 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
24 |
50 |
5 |
| 2002 |
19 |
55 |
5 |
| 2003 |
23 |
59 |
6 |
| 2004 |
21 |
48 |
5 |
| 2005 |
10 |
57 |
7 |
| 2006 |
10 |
59 |
7 |
| 2007 |
9 |
46 |
1 |
| 2008 |
5 |
51 |
4 |
| 2009 |
13 |
50 |
2 |
| 2010 |
13 |
42 |
4 |
Location
| Elevation | 534 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2.1 Square Miles |
