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Roselle

New Jersey · 21,274 residents · 2.635 sq mi
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The short version

Roselle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,254. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $131,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,274
+5%since 1990
from 20,314 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,074 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 7,709 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.3
+2%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,254
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,431 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,269
+25%since 1990
from $16,966 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $139,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $546 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
39.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−26%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(11,449)
Black38.4%(7,792)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(2,311)
Asian2.3%(468)
Diversity Score76.7%(15,585)
2000
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(5,674)
Black50.2%(10,669)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(3,641)
Asian2.7%(573)
Diversity Score77.8%(16,549)
Diversity Score
78
+1%since 1990
from 77 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
−10%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roselle, New Jersey?

Roselle, New Jersey has about 21,274 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Roselle, New Jersey earns about $51,254 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roselle, New Jersey expensive?

In Roselle, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $131,500, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Roselle, New Jersey?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Roselle, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roselle, New Jersey?

About 7.5% of people in Roselle, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roselle, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Roselle, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 960 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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