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Roseland

New Jersey · 6,299 residents · 3.618 sq mi
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Roseland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,776. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $516,500. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 67% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,299
+19%since 2000
from 5,298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,741 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,464 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+11%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Roseland
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,776
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,499 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,920
+59%since 2000
from $41,415 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$516,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,594
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,266 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+3%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(4,847)
Black0.7%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(121)
Asian4.7%(250)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(972)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(4,904)
Black3%(192)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(437)
Asian8.7%(551)
Other6.1%(386)
Diversity Score51.2%(3,222)
Diversity Score
51
+179%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.1%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roseland, New Jersey?

Roseland, New Jersey has about 6,299 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roseland, New Jersey earns about $142,776 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 $516,500, and the typical rent is about $2,594 a month.

How educated are people in Roseland, New Jersey?

About 59.8% 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 1.8% 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 1,452 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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