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Roselle

Illinois · 22,763 residents · 5.53 sq mi
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Roselle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,207. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $286,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,763
−2%since 2000
from 23,115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,116 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 4,180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+11%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K21K22K23K23K1990201020202024Roselle
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,207
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,254 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,542
+18%since 2000
from $28,501 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$985
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $895 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+45%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(19,578)
Black1.6%(377)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,197)
Asian7.3%(1,679)
Other0%
Diversity Score32%(7,404)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(17,885)
Black2.5%(577)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,867)
Asian9%(2,058)
Other0.8%(184)
Diversity Score44.5%(10,137)
Diversity Score
45
+39%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
16.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roselle, Illinois?

Roselle, Illinois has about 22,763 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roselle, Illinois?

The typical household in Roselle, Illinois earns about $77,207 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 $286,100, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in Roselle, Illinois?

About 41.5% 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 3.4% 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 1,980 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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