Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Roselle, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,646

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

44.2%10,007

Black

39.7%8,999

White

11.3%2,555

Other

1.6%370

Two or More

1.4%318

Asian

1.4%313

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%84

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%584

High School Diploma

29.7%4,780

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%830

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%1,964

Associate's Degree

7.1%1,147

Bachelor's Degree

17.1%2,742

Master's Degree

8.2%1,313

Professional Degree

1.4%222

Doctorate

0.5%83

HS or Higher

85%

BA or Higher

27.1%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$379,900

Median Renti

$1,567

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.7%4,599

Renter-Occupied

45.3%3,808

Total Units

8,687

Homeownership

54.7%

Vacancy Rate

3.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.2%149

$50K–$100K

0.8%39

$100K–$150K

2.3%105

$150K–$200K

3.2%147

$200K–$300K

14.1%649

$300K–$500K

59.2%2,722

$500K–$1M

17.1%788

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

247

$1,000–$1,250

729

$1,250–$1,500

622

$1,500–$2,000

639

$2,000+

1,294

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%111

2010–2019

9.1%792

2000–2009

1.7%144

1990–1999

4.3%376

1980–1989

4.3%373

1970–1979

5.9%510

1960–1969

13.6%1,178

1950–1959

20.9%1,813

1940–1949

7.4%639

1939 or earlier

31.7%2,751

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.7%6,536

Electricity

11.3%948

Fuel Oil

4.6%383

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%291

No Fuel

1.6%131

Other

0.9%75

Coal

0.3%28

Solar

0.2%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$92,762

Mean Household Incomei

$114,289

Per Capita Incomei

$42,371

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

14,164

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%272

$10K–$15K

1.5%123

$15K–$20K

1.3%111

$20K–$25K

2.2%188

$25K–$30K

2.7%223

$30K–$35K

4.6%389

$35K–$40K

1.1%91

$40K–$45K

4.3%363

$45K–$50K

3.3%275

$50K–$60K

7.1%598

$60K–$75K

9.8%824

$75K–$100K

13.2%1,109

$100K–$125K

9.6%809

$125K–$150K

12.4%1,042

$150K–$200K

11.9%999

$200K+

11.8%991

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

630

Residentsi

918

Avg. Tenant Renti

$487/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers369 homes92% occupied$501/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8252 homes97% occupied$466/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC9 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $92,762/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

81.6%

Very low income$28K–$46K/yr

14.8%

Low income$46K–$74K/yr

3.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $74K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

76.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

87.6% of subsidized households are minority

23.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7,63733.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

255

Poland

133

India

Philippines

United Kingdom

Germany

Korea

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,529

Avg. Commutei

33.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,029

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

499(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.8%Insured

11.2%Uninsured