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Roslyn

Washington · 962 residents (2025 est.) · 4.39 sq mi
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Roslyn is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $565,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 200%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,076
+6%since 2000
from 1,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
245 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+4%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:962 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4856468089691K1990201020202024Roslyn
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,800
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,514
+202%since 2000
from $18,412 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+29%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$565,200
+200%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $620 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
32.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+84%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(963)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(56)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(754)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(178)
Asian2.3%(25)
Other11.1%(119)
Diversity Score58.6%(631)
Diversity Score
59
+968%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+33.1 ptssince 2017
from 62.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roslyn, Washington?

Roslyn, Washington has about 1,076 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roslyn, Washington?

The typical household in Roslyn, Washington earns about $104,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roslyn, Washington expensive?

In Roslyn, Washington, the median home is worth about $565,200, and the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.

How educated are people in Roslyn, Washington?

About 38.4% of adults age 25 and over in Roslyn, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roslyn, Washington?

About 5.0% of people in Roslyn, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roslyn, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Roslyn, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 186 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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