Roselle borough is located in Union County New Jersey. Roselle borough has a 2024 population of 22,376. Roselle borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually but its population has decreased by -1.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,604 in 2020.
The average household income in Roselle borough is $99,425 with a poverty rate of 8.31%. The median age in Roselle borough is 38.3 years: 36.7 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Roselle borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,202 | 45.34% |
| Other race | 4,750 | 21.11% |
| White | 4,569 | 20.31% |
| Two or more races | 2,687 | 11.94% |
| Asian | 257 | 1.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,223 | 2.73 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Married | 3,052 | 3.66 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Non Family | 2,671 | 1.17 | 39 | 61 |
| Female | 1,899 | 3.31 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Male | 601 | 3.11 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
53.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 944 | 6.03% |
| Associates Degree | 1,054 | 6.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,524 | 16.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,337 | 8.55% |
| High School Graduate | 5,389 | 34.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 911 | 5.82% |
| Some College | 3,486 | 22.28% |
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 | 7,268 | 7,054 | 1,865 |
| Hispanic | 4,985 | 3,704 | 765 |
| Other Race | 2,989 | 2,187 | 374 |
| White | 2,739 | 2,431 | 1,001 |
| 2+ Races | 1,638 | 1,298 | 342 |
| Asian | 220 | 204 | 122 |
| Islander | 24 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.06%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,609 | $65,187 | $67,634 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,551 | $65,042 | $74,056 |
| High School Graduate | $41,414 | $48,830 | $27,368 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,571 | $40,530 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,867 | $51,440 | $43,106 |
| Some College | $43,198 | $47,247 | $36,868 |
$46,867
Average Earnings
$51,440
Average Male
$43,106
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.62% of Roselle borough residents speak only English, while 43.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,202 | 836 | 8.19% |
| Hispanic | 7,728 | 473 | 6.12% |
| Other | 4,750 | 407 | 8.57% |
| White | 3,318 | 201 | 6.06% |
| Multiple | 2,687 | 178 | 6.62% |
| Islander | 35 | 24 | 68.57% |
| Asian | 257 | 14 | 5.45% |
8.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.62%
Male Poverty Rate
8.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Roselle borough is Islander, with 68.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Roselle borough is Asian, with 5.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.71% |
| Some College | 10.29% |
| High School | 4.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.84% |
| Female Employed | 3.99% |
| Male Employed | 3.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,270 | $109,245 |
| Households | $75,264 | $99,425 |
| Married Families | $117,948 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,418 | $66,119 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
541
Number of Veterans
512
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 289 |
| Korea | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| World War II | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 271 |
| 65 to 74 | 154 |
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 267 | 3.21% |
| White | 250 | 6.31% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 0.71% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 1.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
8%
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
46.26%
Born in Roselle borough
67.97%
Native Born
32.03%
Foreign Born
11.69%
Non Citizen
20.34%
Naturalized
67.97% of Roselle borough residents were born in the United States, with 46.26% having been born in New Jersey. 11.69% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,546 | 34 | 0.15% |
| 2028 | 22,512 | 34 | 0.15% |
| 2027 | 22,478 | 34 | 0.15% |
| 2026 | 22,444 | 34 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 22,410 | 34 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 22,376 | 34 | 0.15% |
| 2023 | 22,342 | 34 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 22,308 | -167 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 22,475 | -129 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 22,604 | 778 | 3.56% |
| 2019 | 21,826 | -25 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 21,851 | 247 | 1.14% |
| 2017 | 21,604 | 106 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 21,498 | 73 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 21,425 | 33 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 21,392 | 38 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 21,354 | 107 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 21,247 | 68 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 21,179 | 79 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 21,100 | 0 | 0% |