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Roseland

New Jersey · 6,417 residents (2025 est.) · 3.618 sq mi
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#120Highest median rentof 6,764$3,297#248Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.5%#307Most educatedof 6,82671.8%
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Roseland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $164,458. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $665,700. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,268
+18%since 2000
from 5,298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,732 / sq mi
+18%since 2009
from 1,473 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.6
+8%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,417 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Roseland
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(347)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(434)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.8%(302)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.3%(82)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(272)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.4%(592)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.8%(929)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.9%(935)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414%(879)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.7%(605)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.7%(608)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.5%(283)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$164,458
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,499 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,904
+95%since 2000
from $41,415 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−8%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 1.9%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$665,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,297
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,266 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
−30%since 2009
from 5.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Roseland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(4,847)
Black0.7%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(121)
Asian4.7%(250)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(4,457)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(388)
Asian14.1%(882)
Other8.2%(513)
Diversity Score
58
+68%since 2009
from 35 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard2.1%(131)
Ecuadorian1.5%(95)
Argentine1.4%(90)
Cuban0.4%(28)
Costa Rican0.4%(26)
Puerto Rican0.3%(16)
Asian origin
Chinese8.1%(506)
Asian Indian1.7%(108)
Filipino1.7%(104)
Taiwanese1%(62)
Korean0.8%(52)
Vietnamese0.8%(50)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.4%(28)
Ancestry
Italian23.4%(1,468)
Irish14.2%(893)
German13.1%(820)
English8.7%(546)
American5.8%(363)
Polish5.2%(329)
French4%(251)
Russian2.6%(162)
Hungarian2.2%(139)
Scottish1.8%(115)
British1.8%(110)
Greek1.5%(92)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian1.4%(87)
Romanian1.1%(70)
Dutch1.1%(68)
Arab0.8%(52)
Czech0.8%(52)
Iranian0.7%(44)
Lebanese0.6%(39)
Austrian0.6%(37)
Brazilian0.5%(32)
Croatian0.5%(30)
Syrian0.4%(23)
Macedonian0.2%(15)
Egyptian0.2%(13)
Swedish0.2%(12)
Welsh0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Chinese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.8%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2017
from 86.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 81.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 6.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.9%(636)
Married65%(1,592)
Widowed2.6%(64)
Divorced6.5%(159)
Women 15+
Never married14.7%(403)
Married65.3%(1,785)
Widowed12.5%(343)
Divorced7.4%(203)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roseland, New Jersey?

Roseland, New Jersey has about 6,268 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roseland, New Jersey earns about $164,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roseland, New Jersey expensive?

In Roseland, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $665,700, and the typical rent is about $3,297 a month.

How educated are people in Roseland, New Jersey?

About 71.8% of adults age 25 and over in Roseland, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roseland, New Jersey?

About 2.5% of people in Roseland, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roseland, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Roseland, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,421 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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