Rockville Centre, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Rockville Centre, New York is 25,770 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 63rd-largest city in New York. The median household income is $144,516, the median home value is $796,100, and the median age is 43.8.
The population has grown 6.8% since 2010 (24,076 → 25,718).
25,770
Population
7927
People / sq mi
$144,516
Median Income
$796,100
Median Home Value
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Rockville Centre covers 3.3 sq mi of land at 7927 people per square mile.
About Rockville Centre, NY
Rockville Centre stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 7,927 people per square mile. With 25,770 residents, Rockville Centre is a city in New York.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $144,516, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.0%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $796,100, with typical rent around $1,790.
Rockville Centre is among the best-educated US cities: 62.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 25.5% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 37 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Rockville Centre: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Rockville Centre village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Rockville Centre village had a population of 24,076 in 2010 and 25,718 in 2024, a 6.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 25,895 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.48%.
25,718
Population (2024)
24,076
Population (2010)
25,895
Peak (2020)
0.48%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,076 |
| 2011 | 24,127 |
| 2012 | 24,154 |
| 2013 | 24,176 |
| 2014 | 24,189 |
| 2015 | 24,159 |
| 2016 | 24,558 |
| 2017 | 24,625 |
| 2018 | 24,599 |
| 2019 | 24,550 |
| 2020 | 25,895 |
| 2021 | 25,857 |
| 2022 | 25,709 |
| 2023 | 25,648 |
| 2024 | 25,718 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$144,516
Median Household Income
$79,723
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$796,100
Median Home Value
$1,790
Median Rent
74.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.9%
High School+
62.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
15.9%
Drive Alone
49.3%
Public Transit
25.5%
Work From Home
37.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
7.6%
Foreign Born
84.6%
Non-English at Home
6.2%
Veterans
10.3%
With Disability
98.8%
Health Insurance
93.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 31.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.3% |
| Information | 14.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.2% |
| Retail Trade | 4.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.6% |
| Public Administration | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.9% |
| Construction | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rockville Centre, New York has a population of 25,770 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 63rd-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Rockville Centre, New York is $144,516, with 3.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Rockville Centre, New York is $796,100, with median monthly rent at $1,790 and a homeownership rate of 74.5%.
The median age in Rockville Centre, New York is 43.8 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
The population has grown 6.8% since 2010 (24,076 → 25,718).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.