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Roselle

New Jersey · 21,085 residents · 2.635 sq mi
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Roselle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,041. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,085
−1%since 2000
from 21,274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,002 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 8,074 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+5%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,041
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,254 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,678
+21%since 2000
from $21,269 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,400
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$990
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
52.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+93%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(5,674)
Black50.2%(10,669)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(3,641)
Asian2.7%(573)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.8%(16,549)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(3,389)
Black52.9%(11,148)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(5,644)
Asian2.2%(464)
Other0.8%(163)
Diversity Score76.5%(16,138)
Diversity Score
77
−2%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
34.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roselle, New Jersey?

Roselle, New Jersey has about 21,085 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roselle, New Jersey earns about $58,041 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 $287,400, and the typical rent is about $990 a month.

How educated are people in Roselle, New Jersey?

About 20.9% 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 8.2% 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 771 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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