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Roseland

New Jersey · 6,417 residents (2025 est.) · 3.62 sq mi
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The short version

Roseland is home to 6,268 people in New Jersey. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median rent is $3,297 a month. At a median age of 47.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole. The median household earns $164,458, about 100% above the national median. Households here earn about 59% more than in New Jersey as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $164,458, 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
Unique to this place

What stands out about Roseland

What changed most since 1990

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree38.0% → 71.8% (+33.9 pts)US over the same years: +15.3 pts
  • Median home value (2024 dollars)$579,617 → $665,700 (+15%)US over the same years: +67%
  • Asian share3.5% → 14.1% (+10.5 pts)US over the same years: +3.1 pts

Among the 810 cities and towns in the New York metro

  • 215th in household income$164,458
  • 133rd in share with a bachelor's degree71.8%
  • Tied for 318th in home value$665,700
  • 381st in diversity score58.0
Section 01

Population & growth

6,268
+18%since 2000
from 5,298 in 2000
6,417 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,732 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,464 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
47.6
+8%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.62 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K19902000201020202024Roseland
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

$164,458
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,499 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$665,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$3,297
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,266 in 2000
US average: $1,442
82.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
17.7% rent
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.49 people
−2%since 2009
from 2.54 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
25.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
41.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
4.0
−30%since 2009
from 5.8 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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)
58
+68%since 2009
from 35 in 2009
1990 – 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)
Section 05

Education

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%
36.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
66.9%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
7.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
21.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
5.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
68.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
78.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
14.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
76.9%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
50.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
16.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
3.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 2.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
91.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2017
from 86.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
91.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
88.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
79.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 81.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.7%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 2.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
79.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
22.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
2.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
88.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
25.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)7%(13)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era32.8%(61)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War5.4%(10)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 186 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Over time

Roseland, decade by decade

Roseland population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
19904,847$143,827$579,61738.0%13.1
20005,298$150,285$527,36946.5%20.0
20105,819$144,273$849,90858.9%29.5
20206,299$173,050$626,01859.8%47.1
20246,268$164,458$665,70071.8%58.0

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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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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