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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Roslyn

New York · 1,965 residents · 0.645 sq mi
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Roslyn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $53,337. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 605 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $395,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 62% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 182%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,965
−24%vs 2000
vs 2,570 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,047 / sq mi
−24%vs 2000
vs 3,984 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.7
−16%vs 2000
vs 43.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Roslyn
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,337
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,404 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$33,965
−28%vs 2000
vs $47,166 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$395,900
+182%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $185,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$779
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,637 in 2000
US average: $450
64.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.6% in 2000
35.2% rent
7.4
+191%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(2,142)
Black2.3%(59)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(163)
Asian6%(155)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.6%(862)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,835)
Black3.2%(63)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(85)
Asian2.7%(53)
Other0.7%(14)
Diversity Score24.4%(480)
24
−27%vs 2000
vs 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
28.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.6 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 27.8 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 Roslyn, New York?

Roslyn, New York has about 1,965 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Roslyn, New York earns about $53,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roslyn, New York expensive?

In Roslyn, New York, the median home is worth about $395,900, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Roslyn, New York?

About 55.2% of adults age 25 and over in Roslyn, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roslyn, New York?

About 3.3% of people in Roslyn, 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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