Time Zone: Rockland County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of New City is the Seat for Rockland County.
Rockland County was founded in 1798 and was created by taking area from OrangeCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Rockland had a population of 300,173 people. This is an increase of 4.68% since the last Census (which gave a population of 286,753 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Rockland represented 1.51% of the total population of New York, making it the state's 14th most populous county (out of 62 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 311,687 | +8.7% | +3.84% since 2009 |
2009 | 300,173 | +4.68% | +0.48% since 2008 |
2008 | 298,747 | +4.18% | +0.59% since 2007 |
2007 | 297,005 | +3.58% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 286,753 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Rockland County Census Page for Rockland County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Rockland County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Rockland County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Ramapo | 116,132 | 108,905 | 6.64% increase |
Clarkstown | 82,649 | 82,082 | 0.69% increase |
Orangetown | 48,710 | 47,711 | 2.09% increase |
Haverstraw | 37,550 | 33,811 | 11.06% increase |
Spring Valley | 23,701 | 25,464 | 6.92% decrease |
Websites for Rockland County
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