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Rockaway Township is home to some 22,930 residents.
In Rockaway Township, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Rockaway Township are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.
In 2000, Rockaway Township had a median family income of $89,281. The large segment of the population in Rockaway Township with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in the town are poor than in most places in New Jersey. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Rockaway Township.
According to the 2000 census, 85% of the housing in Rockaway Township was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.
In Rockaway Township, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Rockaway Township strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Rockaway Township to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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