Rockaway Beach, Oregon

City in Oregon, United States

Rockaway Beach, Oregon

City

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Location in Oregon

Coordinates: 45°37′28″N 123°56′14″W﻿ / ﻿45.62444°N 123.93722°W﻿ / 45.62444; -123.93722
Country| United States
State| Oregon
County| Tillamook
Incorporated| 1943
Government

• Mayor| Charles McNeilly[citation needed]
Area

[1]

• Total| 1.71 sq mi (4.42 km2)
• Land| 1.60 sq mi (4.14 km2)
• Water| 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2)
Elevation

[2]

| 13 ft (4 m)
Population

(2020)[3]

• Total| 1,441
• Density| 900.63/sq mi (347.83/km2)
Time zone| UTC-8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)| UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code|

97136

Area code(s)| 503 and 971
FIPS code| 41-62900[4]
GNIS feature ID| 2410977[2]
Website| https://corb.us

Rockaway Beach is a city in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. The population was 1,312 at the 2010 census.

The city houses the Rockaway Beach Old Growth Cedar Preserve, a 46-acre (19 ha) wetlands preserve which opened in 2019.[5] The preserve has an elevated walkway, which terminates at a large cedar tree known as The Big Tree, which is estimated to be 500–900 years old.[6]

## History

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The community of Rockaway was established as a seaside resort in 1909 by the Rockaway Beach Company.[7] It was named after Rockaway Beach on Queens, New York.[7] Rockaway post office was established in 1911.[7] Rockaway was connected by train to Portland in 1912.[8] The name of the city was changed to Rockaway Beach in 1987.[7]

The Pronto Pup, a brand of corn dog, was invented at Rockaway in the late 1930s.[9]

## Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.71 square miles (4.43 km2), of which 1.60 square miles (4.14 km2) is land and 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2) is water.[10]

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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1930| 300| | —
1950| 1,027| | —
1960| 771| | −24.9%
1970| 665| | −13.7%
1980| 906| | 36.2%
1990| 970| | 7.1%
2000| 1,267| | 30.6%
2010| 1,312| | 3.6%
2020| 1,441| | 9.8%
1930 population[11]
U.S. Decennial Census[12][3]
Rock formation at Rockaway Beach

### 2010 census

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As of the census of 2010, there were 1,312 people, 667 households, and 374 families living in the city. The population density was 820.0 inhabitants per square mile (316.6/km2). There were 1,875 housing units at an average density of 1,171.9 per square mile (452.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.[4]

There were 667 households, of which 16.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.9% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.52.[4]

The median age in the city was 55.1 years. 13.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16% were from 25 to 44; 37.4% were from 45 to 64; and 29% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.[4]

### 2000 census

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As of the census of 2000, there were 1,267 people, 635 households, and 368 families living in the city. The population density was 821.0 inhabitants per square mile (317.0/km2). There were 1,573 housing units at an average density of 1,019.3 per square mile (393.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.82% White, 0.08% African American, 1.10% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.71% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.97% of the population.[4]

There were 635 households, out of which 12.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.9% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.51.[4]

In the city, the population was spread out, with 14.0% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 30.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.[4]

The median income for a household in the city was $28,798, and the median income for a family was $35,742. Males had a median income of $30,956 versus $21,776 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,766. About 7.0% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.[4]

## References

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1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rockaway Beach, Oregon
3. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
4. ^ a b c d e f g h "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
5. ^ "Rockaway Beach: Official Grand Opening of the Old Growth Cedar Nature Preserve Walkway Saturday June 15th". Tillamook County Pioneer. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
6. ^ "Grant's Getaways: Rockaway Beach Cedar Wetlands Preserve". Tillamook Coast. November 30, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
7. ^ a b c d McArthur, Lewis A.; McArthur, Lewis L. (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (7th ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. ISBN 978-0875952772.
8. ^ "Community Profiles - Rockaway Beach, Oregon" (PDF). Northwest Fisheries Science Center - NOAA. Retrieved June 10, 2007.
9. ^ "History of Pronto Pups". Pronto Pup Co., Inc. Archived from the original on February 23, 2007. Retrieved June 10, 2007.
10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
11. ^ "Oregon Secretary of State: Seaside to Bay City". Oregon. 1940. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

## External links

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* Media related to Rockaway Beach, Oregon at Wikimedia Commons
* City of Rockaway Beach (official website)
* Entry for Rockaway Beach in the Oregon Blue Book
* Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce
* Rockaway Beach Official Tourism Website

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