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Roosevelt

New Jersey · 808 residents · 1.94 sq mi
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Roosevelt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,625. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $317,600. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
808
−13%since 2000
from 933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
416 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+21%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7138079029961K1990201020202024Roosevelt
2024996
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,625
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,979 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,803
+48%since 2000
from $24,892 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,600
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,054
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $809 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
10.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(630)
Black2.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(103)
Asian1.5%(12)
Other1.4%(12)
Diversity Score41%(331)
Diversity Score
41
+86%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roosevelt, New Jersey?

Roosevelt, New Jersey has about 808 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roosevelt, New Jersey earns about $110,625 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 $317,600, and the typical rent is about $2,054 a month.

How educated are people in Roosevelt, New Jersey?

About 48.8% 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 3.5% 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 76 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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