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Roselle

New Jersey · 22,695 residents · 2.635 sq mi
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Roselle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,307. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $230,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
22,695
+7%since 2000
from 21,274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,613 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 8,074 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+10%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,307
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,254 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,721
+40%since 2000
from $21,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$230,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,192
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(2,474)
Black47.6%(10,800)
Hispanic / Latino34.8%(7,900)
Asian2.6%(580)
Other6.8%(1,548)
Diversity Score81.7%(18,551)
Diversity Score
82
+5%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
28.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roselle, New Jersey?

Roselle, New Jersey has about 22,695 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roselle, New Jersey earns about $65,307 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 $230,600, and the typical rent is about $1,192 a month.

How educated are people in Roselle, New Jersey?

About 22.3% 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 9.9% 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 2,381 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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