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Roosevelt

New Jersey · 882 residents · 1.94 sq mi
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Roosevelt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,000. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $285,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
882
−5%since 2000
from 933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
455 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+13%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7138079029961K1990201020202024Roosevelt
2024996
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,979 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,863
+36%since 2000
from $24,892 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,500
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,406
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $809 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.2%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+64%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(776)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(52)
Asian3.2%(28)
Other4.6%(41)
Diversity Score32.3%(285)
Diversity Score
32
+46%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roosevelt, New Jersey?

Roosevelt, New Jersey has about 882 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roosevelt, New Jersey earns about $81,000 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 $285,500, and the typical rent is about $1,406 a month.

How educated are people in Roosevelt, New Jersey?

About 39.8% 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 8.6% of people in Roosevelt, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roosevelt, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Roosevelt, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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