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Roslyn

New York · 2,988 residents · 0.645 sq mi
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Roslyn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,037. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $333,000. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 58% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,988
+16%since 2000
from 2,570 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,633 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 3,984 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+15%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Roslyn
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,037
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$101,420
+115%since 2000
from $47,166 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$333,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,869
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,637 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+16%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(1,872)
Black1.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(513)
Asian15.6%(465)
Other4.6%(137)
Diversity Score70.5%(2,107)
Diversity Score
71
+110%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
41.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
60.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
24.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roslyn, New York?

Roslyn, New York has about 2,988 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roslyn, New York earns about $112,037 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 $333,000, and the typical rent is about $1,869 a month.

How educated are people in Roslyn, New York?

About 77.0% 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 4.4% of people in Roslyn, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roslyn, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Roslyn, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,023 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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