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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Roslyn Heights

New York · 6,405 residents · 1.476 sq mi
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Roslyn Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,013. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $328,700. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 91% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
46% 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

6,405
+2%vs 2000
vs 6,295 in 2000
1990 – 2024
4,339 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 4,265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.0
+2%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Roslyn Heights
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,013
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,705 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,063
−33%vs 2000
vs $40,132 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.9%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$328,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $381,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$617
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $791 in 2000
US average: $450
82.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.8% in 2000
17.3% rent
5.2
+16%vs 2000
vs 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(4,745)
Black6.1%(385)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(406)
Asian10%(627)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.6%(3,058)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(5,518)
Black8.8%(562)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(233)
Asian4.5%(288)
Other0.6%(37)
Diversity Score37.3%(2,391)
37
−23%vs 2000
vs 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.7%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.7%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
21.6%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.5 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roslyn Heights, New York?

Roslyn Heights, New York has about 6,405 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Roslyn Heights, New York?

The typical household in Roslyn Heights, New York earns about $63,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roslyn Heights, New York expensive?

In Roslyn Heights, New York, the median home is worth about $328,700, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Roslyn Heights, New York?

About 45.7% of adults age 25 and over in Roslyn Heights, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roslyn Heights, New York?

About 7.9% of people in Roslyn Heights, 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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