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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Roseland

New Jersey · 5,298 residents · 3.618 sq mi
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Roseland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,499. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $289,500. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 50% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,298
+9%since 1990
from 4,847 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,464 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,340 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.0
+6%since 1990
from 41.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Roseland
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$82,499
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,926 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$41,415
+55%since 1990
from $26,764 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$289,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,266
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $989 in 1990
US average: $602
79.7%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
20.3% rent
3.5
−13%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(4,642)
Black0.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(65)
Asian3.5%(172)
Diversity Score13.2%(639)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(4,847)
Black0.7%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(121)
Asian4.7%(250)
Diversity Score18.3%(972)
18
+39%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.5%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 38.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 88.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.8%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
−5%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roseland, New Jersey?

Roseland, New Jersey has about 5,298 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Roseland, New Jersey earns about $82,499 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 $289,500, and the typical rent is about $1,266 a month.

How educated are people in Roseland, New Jersey?

About 46.5% 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 1.7% 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 451 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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