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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Roselle Park

New Jersey · 13,281 residents · 1.225 sq mi
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Roselle Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,717. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $158,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,281
+4%since 1990
from 12,805 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10,842 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 10,453 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+4%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Roselle Park
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Section 02

Income & economy

$53,717
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,365 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,101
+26%since 1990
from $19,197 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$158,200
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $159,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$785
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $651 in 1990
US average: $602
58.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
41.2% rent
2.9
−20%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(11,854)
Black0.7%(94)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(862)
Asian5.2%(665)
Diversity Score30.1%(3,859)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(9,397)
Black2.2%(298)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(2,170)
Asian9%(1,199)
Diversity Score55.8%(7,405)
56
+85%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 22.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.9%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−11%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 13,281 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Roselle Park, New Jersey earns about $53,717 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 $158,200, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Roselle Park, New Jersey?

About 25.6% 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 4.3% of people in Roselle Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roselle Park, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Roselle Park, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 476 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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