NEIGHBORHOOD
Roseland
Illinois · Chicago · 12,558 residents · 1.64 sq mi
The short version
With 12,558 people, Roseland is a neighborhood in Chicago. 40% of homes are owner-occupied. The poverty rate is 34.3%, above the 12.5% national rate. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 14% of adults. That trails the Chicago median by roughly 52%. Density works out to 7,662 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Roseland; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,558
Population density
7,662 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.64 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,383
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,457
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.7%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
Information9.9%
Retail trade7.4%
Other services5.4%
Public administration3.6%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$157,812
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,222
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.3%
59.7% rent
Vacancy rate
25.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.55 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(519)
Black89.7%(11,259)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(509)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other2%(248)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(519)
Black89.7%(11,259)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(509)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other2%(248)
Diversity Score
24
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
20.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.6%
Female
55.4%
Foreign born
4.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Roseland, Chicago, Illinois?
Roseland, Chicago, Illinois has about 12,558 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Roseland, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Roseland, Chicago, Illinois earns about $37,383 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Roseland, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Roseland, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $157,812, and the typical rent is about $1,222 a month.
How educated are people in Roseland, Chicago, Illinois?
About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Roseland, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Roseland, Chicago, Illinois?
About 34.3% of people in Roseland, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024