Rockland, NY County is situated in the Hudson Valley region of New York State, with a population of 336,485 and a population density of 1,881 people per square mile. The county offers an abundance of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking on Harriman State Park trails with breathtaking views of Bear Mountain or birdwatching at the Shaupeneak Ridge Nature Preserve. Local businesses include restaurants like Piermont's Cold Spring Fish Market, breweries like Peekskill Brewery and craft stores like For Your Love Of Yarn. For those looking to get involved with local organizations there are several nonprofits such as The Nature Conservancy and the Rockland Green Alliance that provide opportunities for volunteering and environmental stewardship. And don’t forget to check out local sporting events like professional lacrosse with the National Lacrosse League’s Riptide or collegiate baseball games featuring the Rockland College Raptors.
The population in Rockland County is 336,485. There are 1,940 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rockland County is 35.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rockland County is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rockland County
- 54.6% are married
- 6.4% are divorced
- 41.1% are married with children
- 11.6% have children, but are single
Race in Rockland County
- 63.2% are White
- 11.5% are Black
- 6.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 17.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander