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Roslyn

Washington · 950 residents · 4.39 sq mi
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Roslyn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,917. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $330,600. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
950
−7%since 2000
from 1,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
216 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+10%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4856468089691K1990201020202024Roslyn
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,917
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,649
+61%since 2000
from $18,412 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information34.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,600
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $620 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+106%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(847)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(47)
Asian0.9%(9)
Other2.1%(20)
Diversity Score20.5%(195)
Diversity Score
21
+274%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−19%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roslyn, Washington?

Roslyn, Washington has about 950 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roslyn, Washington?

The typical household in Roslyn, Washington earns about $54,917 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 $330,600, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Roslyn, Washington?

About 26.2% 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 6.7% 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 60 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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