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Roosevelt

New York · 18,885 residents · 1.77 sq mi
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Roosevelt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,069. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $477,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 57% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,885
+19%since 2000
from 15,854 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
10,669 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 8,957 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+13%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,069
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,715 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,478
+121%since 2000
from $16,950 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.3%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$477,400
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,565
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $960 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+31%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(461)
Black77.6%(12,307)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(2,572)
Asian0.5%(75)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.7%(6,616)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(278)
Black51.6%(9,739)
Hispanic / Latino40.2%(7,589)
Asian1.5%(280)
Other5.3%(999)
Diversity Score71.2%(13,440)
Diversity Score
71
+71%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
+63%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
38.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 82.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 62.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 32.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roosevelt, New York?

Roosevelt, New York has about 18,885 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roosevelt, New York?

The typical household in Roosevelt, New York earns about $135,069 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roosevelt, New York expensive?

In Roosevelt, New York, the median home is worth about $477,400, and the typical rent is about $2,565 a month.

How educated are people in Roosevelt, New York?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Roosevelt, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roosevelt, New York?

About 3.8% of people in Roosevelt, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roosevelt, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Roosevelt, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,855 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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