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Rossmoor

New Jersey · 2,992 residents · 0.675 sq mi
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Rossmoor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,232. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $123,400. With a median age of 72.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 49% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 72.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
2,992
−4%since 2000
from 3,129 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,433 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,636 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
72.7
−5%since 2000
from 76.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Rossmoor
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,232
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,104 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,956
+28%since 2000
from $31,178 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,326
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+10%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(3,050)
Black1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(16)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(154)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(2,343)
Black6%(181)
Hispanic / Latino6%(179)
Asian8%(239)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44%(1,315)
Diversity Score
44
+795%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+87%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
Female
66.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rossmoor, New Jersey?

Rossmoor, New Jersey has about 2,992 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rossmoor, New Jersey earns about $43,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rossmoor, New Jersey expensive?

In Rossmoor, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $123,400, and the typical rent is about $1,326 a month.

How educated are people in Rossmoor, New Jersey?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rossmoor, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rossmoor, New Jersey?

About 6.3% of people in Rossmoor, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rossmoor, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Rossmoor, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 211 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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