Roselle Park borough is located in Union County New Jersey. Roselle Park borough has a 2024 population of 13,913. Roselle Park borough is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,002 in 2020.
The average household income in Roselle Park borough is $130,165 with a poverty rate of 5.07%. The median age in Roselle Park borough is 38.6 years: 36.5 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Roselle Park borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,949 | 42.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,373 | 16.99% |
| Other race | 2,202 | 15.77% |
| Asian | 1,860 | 13.32% |
| Black or African American | 1,575 | 11.28% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,236 | 2.67 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Married | 2,583 | 3.37 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Non Family | 1,560 | 1.26 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Female | 822 | 2.86 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
| Male | 271 | 3.44 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 457 | 4.38% |
| Associates Degree | 713 | 6.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,415 | 23.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,659 | 15.89% |
| High School Graduate | 2,853 | 27.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 453 | 4.34% |
| Some College | 1,893 | 18.13% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,822 | 3,693 | 1,549 |
| Hispanic | 3,557 | 3,041 | 966 |
| Other Race | 1,646 | 1,491 | 355 |
| Asian | 1,602 | 1,390 | 907 |
| 2+ Races | 1,573 | 1,351 | 534 |
| Black | 1,273 | 1,124 | 522 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,710 | $73,703 | $53,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,667 | $110,121 | $91,410 |
| High School Graduate | $48,500 | $59,627 | $36,491 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,194 | $63,727 | $52,184 |
| Some College | $56,140 | $67,875 | $47,500 |
$59,194
Average Earnings
$63,727
Average Male
$52,184
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.97% of Roselle Park borough residents speak only English, while 49.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,087 | 465 | 9.14% |
| Other | 2,202 | 220 | 9.99% |
| Multiple | 2,373 | 214 | 9.02% |
| White | 5,170 | 185 | 3.58% |
| Asian | 1,860 | 57 | 3.06% |
5.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.86%
Male Poverty Rate
5.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Roselle Park borough is Other, with 9.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Roselle Park borough is Asian, with 3.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.55% |
| High School | 5.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.12% |
| Some College | 1.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.07% |
| Male Employed | 3.71% |
| Female Employed | 3.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $124,175 | $145,097 |
| Households | $104,418 | $130,165 |
| Married Families | $142,178 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,167 | $80,860 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
159
Number of Veterans
154
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 2.38% |
| Black | 28 | 2.05% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.47% |
| Other Race | 13 | 0.72% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.3%
Labor Force Participation
72.7%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
46.39%
Born in Roselle Park borough
62.06%
Native Born
37.94%
Foreign Born
12.19%
Non Citizen
25.75%
Naturalized
62.06% of Roselle Park borough residents were born in the United States, with 46.39% having been born in New Jersey. 12.19% 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 | 13,818 | -19 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 13,837 | -19 | -0.14% |
| 2027 | 13,856 | -19 | -0.14% |
| 2026 | 13,875 | -19 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 13,894 | -19 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 13,913 | -19 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 13,932 | -19 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 13,951 | 5 | 0.04% |
| 2021 | 13,946 | -56 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 14,002 | 404 | 2.97% |
| 2019 | 13,598 | -21 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 13,619 | 22 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 13,597 | 30 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 13,567 | 47 | 0.35% |
| 2015 | 13,520 | 16 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 13,504 | 24 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 13,480 | 72 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 13,408 | 43 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 13,365 | 54 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 13,311 | 0 | 0% |