Rockaway borough, NJ is a small town located in Morris County with a population of 6,587 and a population density of 3,011 people per square mile. The area supports local businesses such as the Rockaway Townsquare Mall, which features several popular retailers including Macy’s and Sephora. Year-round outdoor activities can be found at Horseshoe Lake Park which offers a variety of trails for walking and biking along with picnic areas and playgrounds. Non-profit organizations like the Rockaway Valley Volunteer Fire Company are also active in the area and provide important support to the community. Local sporting events can be enjoyed at the Green Pond Country Club which hosts golf tournaments throughout the year.
The population in Rockaway borough is 6,587. There are 3,176 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rockaway borough is 45.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rockaway borough is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rockaway borough
- 53.3% are married
- 11.5% are divorced
- 39.9% are married with children
- 13.7% have children, but are single
Race in Rockaway borough
- 70.0% are White
- 4.1% are Black
- 7.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 17.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander