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Roosevelt

New York · 15,030 residents · 1.77 sq mi
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Roosevelt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,599. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $135,100. Households here earn about 32% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,030
−5%vs 2000
vs 15,854 in 2000
1990 – 2024
8,492 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 8,957 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 31.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$43,599
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,715 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,955
−24%vs 2000
vs $16,950 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.3%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$135,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $153,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$888
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $960 in 2000
US average: $450
75.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.8% in 2000
24.5% rent
3.1
+15%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(1,189)
Black89.6%(13,471)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,225)
Asian0.5%(81)
Other1.9%(289)
Diversity Score37.7%(5,671)
38
−10%vs 2000
vs 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.9%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Roosevelt, New York?

Roosevelt, New York has about 15,030 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Roosevelt, New York earns about $43,599 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 $135,100, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Roosevelt, New York?

About 12.9% 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 11.3% of people in Roosevelt, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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