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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Roselle Park

New Jersey · 12,805 residents · 1.225 sq mi
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Roselle Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,365. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $159,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,805
−4%vs 2000
vs 13,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
10,453 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 10,842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
−4%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$43,365
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,717 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,197
−20%vs 2000
vs $24,101 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$159,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $158,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$651
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $785 in 2000
US average: $450
59.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.8% in 2000
41.0% rent
3.7
+25%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(9,397)
Black2.2%(298)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(2,170)
Asian9%(1,199)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(7,405)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(11,854)
Black0.7%(94)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(862)
Asian5.2%(665)
Other1.5%(192)
Diversity Score30.1%(3,859)
30
−46%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.8%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.9%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roselle Park, New Jersey?

Roselle Park, New Jersey has about 12,805 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Roselle Park, New Jersey?

The typical household in Roselle Park, New Jersey earns about $43,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roselle Park, New Jersey expensive?

In Roselle Park, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $159,800, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Roselle Park, New Jersey?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Roselle Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roselle Park, New Jersey?

About 3.3% of people in Roselle Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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