Rockaway Beach – the “shining star on Taneycomo” – is surrounded by the Ozark Mountains, on the banks of the sprawling Lake Taneycomo. It’s unique geography makes it a popular resort town for regional, national, and international travelers.
As of 2025 the population of Rockaway Beach is 839. The population is expected to grow to 840 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.02%.
The median age of Rockaway Beach residents is 43.
The diversity index of Rockaway Beach is 30.3, meaning that there is a 30% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Rockaway Beach is $63,277 and projected to be $66,997 in 2030. Per capita income is $27,410, projected to be $28,826 in 2030. 0.12% of households – 1 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $280,762 and the average disposable income is $50,884.
There are 519 housing units in Rockaway Beach; 236 are owner-occupied, 127 are rented, and 156 are vacant. The average home value is $195,583, with 11 homes built in 2010 or later, and 64 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 28 businesses in Rockaway Beach, employing 106 workers and pulling from a labor force of 263 age 16 and above. 45 workers commute into Rockaway Beach from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
218 residents both live and work in/around Rockaway Beach. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 5.05% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.13% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 170 drive alone, 54 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 28 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 11 residents work from home.
214 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 59 have associates degrees, 103 have bachelor’s degrees, and 29 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-07-07
Taney County Partnership (MO)
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Branson MO 65616
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