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Roosevelt

New Jersey · 884 residents · 1.94 sq mi
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Roosevelt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $54,731. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $135,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

884
−5%vs 2000
vs 933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
456 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
−11%vs 2000
vs 40.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7138079029961K1990201020202024Roosevelt
2024996
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,731
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,979 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,546
−13%vs 2000
vs $24,892 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$135,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $133,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$450
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $809 in 2000
US average: $450
87.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.2% in 2000
12.4% rent
2.5
+15%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(805)
Black2.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(42)
Asian2%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.1%(206)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(838)
Black4.6%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score17.5%(155)
17
−21%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.1%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.7%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
18.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.8 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Roosevelt, New Jersey?

Roosevelt, New Jersey has about 884 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Roosevelt, New Jersey?

The typical household in Roosevelt, New Jersey earns about $54,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roosevelt, New Jersey expensive?

In Roosevelt, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $135,300, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Roosevelt, New Jersey?

About 40.1% of adults age 25 and over in Roosevelt, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roosevelt, New Jersey?

About 2.8% of people in Roosevelt, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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