Roosevelt is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. Roosevelt has a 2024 population of 19,729. Roosevelt is currently growing at a rate of 1.27% annually and its population has increased by 19.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,522 in 2020.
The average household income in Roosevelt is $140,743 with a poverty rate of 7.81%. The median age in Roosevelt is 32.7 years: 31.2 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Roosevelt was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,616 | 50% |
| Other race | 3,951 | 20.54% |
| White | 3,349 | 17.41% |
| Two or more races | 1,477 | 7.68% |
| Native American | 462 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 378 | 1.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,525 | 4.22 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Married | 2,096 | 4.65 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Female | 1,404 | 4.07 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Non Family | 570 | 1.84 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Male | 455 | 5.65 | 97.8 | 2.2 |
4.28
Average Family Size
4.22
Average Household Size
76.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 912 | 7.54% |
| Associates Degree | 1,163 | 9.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,044 | 16.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 877 | 7.25% |
| High School Graduate | 3,969 | 32.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,353 | 11.18% |
| Some College | 1,784 | 14.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,602 | 6,215 | 1,741 |
| Hispanic | 4,742 | 2,948 | 887 |
| Other Race | 2,352 | 1,773 | 672 |
| 2+ Races | 968 | 646 | 120 |
| Native American | 329 | 132 | 31 |
| Asian | 265 | 265 | 168 |
| White | 229 | 204 | 74 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,618 | $49,357 | $49,651 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,036 | $121,111 | $76,942 |
| High School Graduate | $43,125 | $46,683 | $39,564 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,187 | $33,679 | $18,654 |
| Overall | $45,186 | $45,598 | $44,841 |
| Some College | $42,216 | $58,813 | $34,220 |
$45,186
Average Earnings
$45,598
Average Male
$44,841
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.91% of Roosevelt residents speak only English, while 42.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,188 | 1,111 | 13.57% |
| Black | 9,578 | 263 | 2.75% |
| Multiple | 1,477 | 116 | 7.85% |
| White | 274 | 96 | 35.04% |
| Other | 3,723 | 95 | 2.55% |
| Native | 462 | 48 | 10.39% |
7.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.14%
Male Poverty Rate
9.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Roosevelt is White, with 35.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Roosevelt is Other, with 2.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.16% |
| High School | 7.71% |
| Some College | 4.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.26% |
| Female Employed | 2.95% |
| Male Employed | 2.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,162 | $134,799 |
| Households | $128,058 | $140,743 |
| Married Families | $138,077 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $86,583 | $124,807 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
302
Number of Veterans
268
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 87 |
| First Gulf War | 77 |
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 98 |
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 186 | 2.42% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 1.33% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 4.69% |
| Other Race | 43 | 1.55% |
| White | 21 | 0.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.6%
Labor Force Participation
69.3%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.22%
Born in Roosevelt
64%
Native Born
36%
Foreign Born
15.72%
Non Citizen
20.27%
Naturalized
64% of Roosevelt residents were born in the United States, with 56.22% having been born in New York. 15.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,729 | 248 | 1.27% |
| 2023 | 19,481 | 248 | 1.29% |
| 2022 | 19,233 | 1,214 | 6.74% |
| 2021 | 18,019 | 1,497 | 9.06% |
| 2020 | 16,522 | -377 | -2.23% |
| 2019 | 16,899 | 670 | 4.13% |
| 2018 | 16,229 | 138 | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 16,091 | -584 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 16,675 | 30 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 16,645 | 91 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 16,554 | 339 | 2.09% |
| 2013 | 16,215 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 16,218 | 724 | 4.67% |
| 2011 | 15,494 | -764 | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 16,258 | 0 | 0% |