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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Roselle

Illinois · 23,115 residents · 5.53 sq mi
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Roselle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,254. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $166,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,115
+11%since 1990
from 20,783 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,180 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 3,758 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
+12%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K21K22K23K23K1990201020202024Roselle
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,254
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,802 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,501
+53%since 1990
from $18,647 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$166,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $125,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$895
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $689 in 1990
US average: $602
81.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
19.0% rent
2.6
+4%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(19,149)
Black1.7%(358)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(540)
Asian5.1%(1,064)
Diversity Score23.8%(4,936)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(19,578)
Black1.6%(377)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,197)
Asian7.3%(1,679)
Diversity Score32%(7,404)
32
+35%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.0%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 29.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 89.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−18%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Roselle, Illinois?

Roselle, Illinois has about 23,115 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Roselle, Illinois?

The typical household in Roselle, Illinois earns about $65,254 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roselle, Illinois expensive?

In Roselle, Illinois, the median home is worth about $166,700, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in Roselle, Illinois?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Roselle, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roselle, Illinois?

About 2.0% of people in Roselle, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roselle, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Roselle, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,332 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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