East Rockaway, NY Demographics

A map of East Rockaway's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,022	7,789	79.6%	76.7%
Hispanic	1,321	1,451	13.1%	14.3%
Black	381	296	3.8%	2.9%
Multiracial	197	249	2.0%	2.5%
Asian	131	327	1.3%	3.2%
Native American/Other	25	47	0.2%	0.5%

East Rockaway, New York has an estimated population of 10,077, a less than 1% change from the 10,159 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.6% White, 13.1% Hispanic, 3.8% Black, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Rockaway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Rockaway has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Rockaway, that probability was 38.9% in 2020 and 34.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Rockaway is ranked the 200th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. 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 was ranked the 200th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Rockaway's White Population

8,022 residents of East Rockaway, or 79.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Rockaway is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Rockaway ranks 902nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Rockaway's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of East Rockaway's population has increased from 76.7% to 79.6%.

East Rockaway is more White than neighboring Bay Park (73% White), Lynbrook (59.7% White), North Lynbrook (35% White), and Hewlett (71.4% White). East Rockaway is less White than neighboring Hewlett Harbor (86.7% White).

East Rockaway's Black Population

381 residents of East Rockaway, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Rockaway is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Rockaway ranks 395th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Rockaway's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.7%. Black residents' share of East Rockaway's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.8%.

East Rockaway is more Black than neighboring Hewlett Harbor (1.2% Black). East Rockaway is less Black than neighboring Bay Park (4.3% Black), Lynbrook (7.7% Black), North Lynbrook (6.8% Black), and Hewlett (4.7% Black).

East Rockaway's Asian Population

131 residents of East Rockaway, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Rockaway is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Rockaway ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Rockaway's Asian population has declined by an estimated 59.9%. Asian residents' share of East Rockaway's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.3%.

East Rockaway is more Asian than neighboring Bay Park (0% Asian). East Rockaway is less Asian than neighboring Lynbrook (8.4% Asian), Hewlett Harbor (2.2% Asian), North Lynbrook (4.2% Asian), and Hewlett (8.7% Asian).

East Rockaway's Hispanic Population

1,321 residents of East Rockaway, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Rockaway is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Rockaway ranks 241st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Rockaway's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. Hispanic residents' share of East Rockaway's population has decreased from 14.3% to 13.1%.

East Rockaway is more Hispanic than neighboring Hewlett Harbor (9.4% Hispanic), and Hewlett (11.3% Hispanic). East Rockaway is less Hispanic than neighboring Bay Park (21.5% Hispanic), Lynbrook (21% Hispanic), and North Lynbrook (53.9% Hispanic).

East Rockaway's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of East Rockaway, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Rockaway is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Rockaway ranks 820th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Rockaway's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Rockaway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

East Rockaway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bay Park (0% Native American/Other), Hewlett Harbor (0% Native American/Other), North Lynbrook (0% Native American/Other), and Hewlett (0.1% Native American/Other). East Rockaway is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lynbrook (1% Native American/Other).

East Rockaway's Multiracial Population

197 residents of East Rockaway, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Rockaway is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Rockaway ranks 1003rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Rockaway's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Multiracial residents' share of East Rockaway's population has decreased from 2.5% to 2.0%.

East Rockaway is more Multiracial than neighboring Bay Park (1.2% Multiracial), Hewlett Harbor (0.5% Multiracial), and North Lynbrook (0% Multiracial). East Rockaway is less Multiracial than neighboring Lynbrook (2.1% Multiracial), and Hewlett (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.