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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Roslyn Heights

New York · 6,295 residents · 1.476 sq mi
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Roslyn Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,705. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $381,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 95% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,295
−2%since 1990
from 6,405 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,265 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 4,339 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
−2%since 1990
from 41.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Roslyn Heights
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$84,705
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,013 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$40,132
+48%since 1990
from $27,063 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.7%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$381,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$791
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $617 in 1990
US average: $602
83.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
16.2% rent
4.5
−14%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(5,518)
Black8.8%(562)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(233)
Asian4.5%(288)
Diversity Score37.3%(2,391)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(4,745)
Black6.1%(385)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(406)
Asian10%(627)
Diversity Score48.6%(3,058)
49
+30%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.6%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 45.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.6%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
25.7%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
−8%since 1990
from 29.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 6,295 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Roslyn Heights, New York earns about $84,705 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 $381,900, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Roslyn Heights, New York?

About 50.6% 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 5.7% of people in Roslyn Heights, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roslyn Heights, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Roslyn Heights, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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