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The Rocky Point CDP(1) had a population of 13,356 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Rocky Point is located at latitude 40.9526 and longitude -72.9254 in Suffolk County. The formal boundaries for the Rocky Point Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 11.3 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Suffolk County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Rocky Point Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Rocky Point Census Designated Place is located within Town of Brookhaven, a minor civil division (MCD) of Suffolk County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,356 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,180 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 38 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $127,024 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,286 |
| Median Home Value | $461,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,262 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,340 (82.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 574 (10.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 348 (6.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,914 |
| Average Household Size | 2.70 |
| Family Households | 3,568 (72.6%) |
The table below compares Rocky Point to the other 1,291 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New York by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 151 | 88th |
| Population Density | # 653 | 50th |
| Median Household Income | # 313 | 76th |
| Per Capita Income | # 393 | 70th |
| Diversity Index | # 445 | 66th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New York Census Data Comparison Tool.
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