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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Roseland

Louisiana · 1,162 residents · 2.076 sq mi
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Roseland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,511. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,800. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,162
+6%since 1990
from 1,093 in 1990
1990 – 2025
560 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 526 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.0
−2%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8201,0001K1K2K1990201020202024Roseland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,511
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,552
+79%since 1990
from $5,344 in 1990
US average: $21,522
40.2%
−7.4 ptssince 1990
from 47.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$341
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
70.2%
−10.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
29.8% rent
1.6
−37%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic40%(437)
Black59.7%(653)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.6%(684)
2000
White, non-Hispanic33.9%(394)
Black64.3%(747)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score58.4%(678)
58
−7%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.4%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 44.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
−2%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roseland, Louisiana?

Roseland, Louisiana has about 1,162 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Roseland, Louisiana?

The typical household in Roseland, Louisiana earns about $20,511 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roseland, Louisiana expensive?

In Roseland, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $33,800, and the typical rent is about $341 a month.

How educated are people in Roseland, Louisiana?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Roseland, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roseland, Louisiana?

About 40.2% of people in Roseland, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roseland, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Roseland, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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