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Roosevelt

New York · 18,066 residents · 1.77 sq mi
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Roosevelt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,612. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $326,900. Households here earn about 30% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,066
+14%since 2000
from 15,854 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
35.0
+11%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202419K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(1,089)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(1,254)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.1%(1,277)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197%(1,261)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.4%(1,342)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.6%(2,821)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.3%(2,590)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.4%(2,425)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.9%(1,963)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746.5%(1,167)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.4%(619)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.4%(258)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,612
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,715 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,207
+72%since 2000
from $16,950 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,900
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,151
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $960 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−28%since 2009
from 4.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(343)
Black47.2%(8,519)
Hispanic / Latino46.5%(8,406)
Asian0.9%(169)
Other1.9%(343)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Central American25.9%(4,279)
Salvadoran19%(3,143)
Puerto Rican5.2%(852)
Honduran5%(819)
Dominican4.3%(705)
Guatemalan1.8%(294)
Mexican1.2%(202)
Ecuadorian1.2%(197)
Cuban0.6%(101)
Peruvian0.5%(80)
Colombian0.2%(35)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Panamanian0.1%(23)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.7%(120)
Ancestry
West Indian13.6%(2,251)
Jamaican5.6%(919)
Haitian5%(819)
Irish1.3%(217)
Barbadian1.2%(195)
Guyanese1.1%(176)
American0.9%(141)
Iraqi0.1%(23)
English0.1%(20)
Polish0.1%(16)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Ghanaian0.1%(16)
German0.1%(10)
Greek0%(8)
Italian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest Central American population · Largest Salvadoran population · Largest West Indian population · Largest Jamaican population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
33.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married47.4%(3,303)
Married46.4%(3,230)
Widowed1%(71)
Divorced5.1%(358)
Women 15+
Never married37.5%(2,901)
Married44.1%(3,409)
Widowed9.1%(706)
Divorced9.2%(713)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roosevelt, New York?

Roosevelt, New York has about 18,066 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roosevelt, New York earns about $92,612 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 $326,900, and the typical rent is about $2,151 a month.

How educated are people in Roosevelt, New York?

About 21.8% 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 10.3% 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 3,036 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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