East Rockaway, NY Demographics
A map of East Rockaway's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 7,789 | 76.7% |
Hispanic | 1,451 | 14.3% |
Asian | 327 | 3.2% |
Black | 296 | 2.9% |
Multiracial | 249 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 47 | 0.5% |
East Rockaway, New York had a population of 10,159 in 2020. It was 76.7% White, 2.9% Black, 3.2% Asian, 14.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of East Rockaway, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,293 places in New York, East Rockaway is the 200th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
East Rockaway's White Population
7,789 residents of East Rockaway identify as White, or 76.7%. This makes the White share of the population of East Rockaway considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, East Rockaway is ranked #900 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
East Rockaway is more White than neighboring Lynbrook (64.6% White), North Lynbrook (62.7% White), and Hewlett (68.7% White). East Rockaway is less White than neighboring Bay Park (83.4% White), and Hewlett Harbor (87.1% White).
East Rockaway's Black Population
296 residents of East Rockaway identify as Black, or 2.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of East Rockaway slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, East Rockaway is ranked #394 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
East Rockaway is more Black than neighboring Bay Park (2% Black), and Hewlett Harbor (1% Black). East Rockaway is less Black than neighboring Lynbrook (6.6% Black), North Lynbrook (9.4% Black), and Hewlett (4.2% Black).
East Rockaway's Asian Population
327 residents of East Rockaway identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of East Rockaway slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, East Rockaway is ranked #353 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
East Rockaway is more Asian than neighboring Bay Park (1.3% Asian). East Rockaway is less Asian than neighboring Lynbrook (6.2% Asian), Hewlett Harbor (4.6% Asian), North Lynbrook (9.1% Asian), and Hewlett (8.7% Asian).
East Rockaway's Hispanic Population
1,451 residents of East Rockaway identify as Hispanic, or 14.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of East Rockaway slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, East Rockaway is ranked #239 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
East Rockaway is more Hispanic than neighboring Bay Park (10.8% Hispanic), and Hewlett Harbor (4.6% Hispanic). East Rockaway is less Hispanic than neighboring Lynbrook (18.8% Hispanic), North Lynbrook (15.1% Hispanic), and Hewlett (15% Hispanic).
East Rockaway's Native American/Other Population
47 residents of East Rockaway identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of East Rockaway roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, East Rockaway is ranked #703 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
East Rockaway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hewlett Harbor (0.4% Native American/Other). East Rockaway is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bay Park (0.6% Native American/Other), Lynbrook (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hewlett (0.8% Native American/Other).
East Rockaway's Multiracial Population
249 residents of East Rockaway identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of East Rockaway roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, East Rockaway is ranked #959 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
East Rockaway is more Multiracial than neighboring Bay Park (1.9% Multiracial), and Hewlett Harbor (2.3% Multiracial). East Rockaway is less Multiracial than neighboring Lynbrook (2.9% Multiracial), North Lynbrook (3.2% Multiracial), and Hewlett (2.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.